Outcomes of Bone Conduction Implant: Our Experience
摘要
To assess the audiological and subjective outcomes after bone conduction implant (BCI) surgery. To compare hearing improvement with bone conduction implant in patients with conductive, mixed hearing loss, or single sided deafness with normal hearing in the other ear. Ten patient underwent BCI and were enrolled in this study. Hearing ability before and after surgery was measured using free-field pure-tone audiometry (PTA). Free-field hearing threshold averages (mean at 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 Hz) was used. Quality of life was evaluated with two questionnaires, the Hearing Implant Sound Quality Index-19 (HISQUI-19) and the Speech and Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ12). Baseline data was collected during a pre-operative visit and compared after surgery. All patients underwent follow-up at tenth day, 1, 3, and 6 month in post operative period. Bone conduction implant showed good audiological outcomes. Outcomes in terms of gain in free-field PTA were analysed using Pearson Chi-square (X2) of 44.755 with a p-value of 0.001 indicating these changes are statistically significant in all ten patients. This suggests a strong association between the period and the audiometric outcomes following implantation. The SSQ12 and HISQUI-19 scores showed statistically significant improvement after surgery. Bone bridge BCI-601 and 602 implant is an effective hearing rehabilitation device. Audiological results and improvement in QOL confirms its efficacy and safety. Patient selection is the key factor for choosing the candidate for bone conduction implant.