Active Middle Ear Implants
In recent years, methods for coupling active implants to the middle ear, round window or combinations of passive middle ear prostheses have progressed considerably. Patient selection criteria have expanded from purely sensorineural hearing losses to conductive and mixed hearing losses in difficult-to-treat ears. This book takes into consideration recently developed methods as well as devices in current use. It begins with a fascinating and authentic history of active middle ear implants, written by one of the main pioneers in the field. In the following chapters, leading scientists and clinicians discuss the relevant topics in otology and audiology. Treatments for sensorineural hearing loss, conductive and mixed hearing losses, and results on alternative coupling sites such as the stapes footplate and the oval window are also covered, as well as articles on candidacy and cost-effectiveness.
This publication is a must for ENT professionals and surgeons seeking out the latest knowledge on current research and clinical applications of active middle ear implants for all types of hearing loss.
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1 - 13: The Vibrant Soundbridge: Design and DevelopmentByGeoffrey R. BallGeoffrey R. BallCTO Vibrant Med-El, Innsbruck, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:
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14 - 19: Cost-Effectiveness of Implantable Middle Ear Hearing DevicesByAd Snik;Ad SnikDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Veronique Verhaegen;Veronique VerhaegenDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Jef Mulder;Jef MulderDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Cor CremersCor CremersDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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20 - 26: Indications and Candidacy for Active Middle Ear ImplantsByF. Wagner;F. WagnerDepartment of Otolaryngology, ukb, Hospital of the University of Berlin (Charité Medical School), Berlin, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:I. Todt;I. TodtDepartment of Otolaryngology, ukb, Hospital of the University of Berlin (Charité Medical School), Berlin, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:J. Wagner;J. WagnerDepartment of Otolaryngology, ukb, Hospital of the University of Berlin (Charité Medical School), Berlin, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:A. ErnstA. ErnstDepartment of Otolaryngology, ukb, Hospital of the University of Berlin (Charité Medical School), Berlin, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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27 - 31: Clinical Results with an Active Middle Ear Implant in the Oval WindowByK.B. Hüttenbrink;K.B. HüttenbrinkaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne , andSearch for other works by this author on:D. Beutner;D. BeutneraDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne , andSearch for other works by this author on:T. ZahnertT. ZahnertbTechnical University of Dresden, Dresden, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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32 - 37: Experiments on the Coupling of an Active Middle Ear Implant to the Stapes FootplateByT. Zahnert;T. ZahnertaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, University Clinic of Dresden, Dresden, andSearch for other works by this author on:M. Bornitz;M. BornitzaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, University Clinic of Dresden, Dresden, andSearch for other works by this author on:K.B. HüttenbrinkK.B. HüttenbrinkbUniversity Clinic of Cologne, Cologne, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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38 - 50: The Vibrant Soundbridge for Conductive and Mixed Hearing Losses: European Multicenter Study ResultsByW.-D. Baumgartner;W.-D. BaumgartneraHNO Universitätsklinik AKH Wien, Wien,Search for other works by this author on:K. Böheim;K. BöheimbLandesklinikum St. Pölten, St. Pölten,Search for other works by this author on:R. Hagen;R. HagendKlinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkrankheiten Universität Würzburg, Würzburg,Search for other works by this author on:J. Müller;J. MüllerdKlinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkrankheiten Universität Würzburg, Würzburg,Search for other works by this author on:T. Lenarz;T. LenarzeMedizinische Hochschule, Hannover , Deutschland;Search for other works by this author on:S. Reiss;S. ReissaHNO Universitätsklinik AKH Wien, Wien,Search for other works by this author on:M. Schlögel;M. SchlögelbLandesklinikum St. Pölten, St. Pölten,Search for other works by this author on:R. Mlynski;R. MlynskidKlinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkrankheiten Universität Würzburg, Würzburg,Search for other works by this author on:H. Mojallal;H. MojallaleMedizinische Hochschule, Hannover , Deutschland;Search for other works by this author on:V. Colletti;V. CollettifAzienda Osepedaliera di Verona, Unità Operativa di Otorinolaringoiatria, Verona, ItaliaSearch for other works by this author on:J. OpieJ. OpiecMED-EL Medical Electronics, Innsbruck, Österreich;Search for other works by this author on:
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51 - 58: Clinical Experience with the Active Middle Ear Implant Vibrant Soundbridge in Sensorineural Hearing LossByS.M. Pok;S.M. PokDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Landesklinikum St. Pölten, St. Pölten, ÖsterreichSearch for other works by this author on:M. Schlögel;M. SchlögelDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Landesklinikum St. Pölten, St. Pölten, ÖsterreichSearch for other works by this author on:K. BöheimK. BöheimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Landesklinikum St. Pölten, St. Pölten, ÖsterreichSearch for other works by this author on:
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59 - 71: The Esteem System: A Totally Implantable Hearing DeviceByJ. Maurer;J. MaurerDepartment for Otorhinolaryngolgy, Head and Neck Surgery, and Center for Hearing and Communication, Katholisches Klinikum Koblenz, Koblenz, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:E. SavvasE. SavvasDepartment for Otorhinolaryngolgy, Head and Neck Surgery, and Center for Hearing and Communication, Katholisches Klinikum Koblenz, Koblenz, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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72 - 84: Totally Implantable Active Middle Ear Implants: Ten Years' Experience at the University of TübingenByH.P. Zenner;H.P. ZennerDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:J. Rodriguez JorgeJ. Rodriguez JorgeDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on: