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Endoscopic-assisted pediatric transcutaneous bone-anchored hearing implant: how I do it

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Abstract

Background

Conventional technique for transcutaneous bone-anchored hearing implants surgery requires the elevation of a large retroauricular skin flap to expose the site of implantation, that may cause a large scar and the interruption of retroauricular vasculature.

Methods

A less invasive, endoscopic-assisted modification of the surgical technique is described, which provides access to the implant site through two small skin incisions and the creation of a pocket in the retroauricular area.

Conclusion

Endoscopic-assisted bone-anchored hearing implant surgery could be a viable option for transcutaneous bone-anchored hearing implant surgery, especially for pediatric patients.

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  1. Otorhinolaryngology and Audiology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health—IRCCS “Burlo Garofolo”, Via dell’Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy

    Enrico Muzzi, Raffaella Marchi & Eva Orzan

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Muzzi, E., Marchi, R. & Orzan, E. Endoscopic-assisted pediatric transcutaneous bone-anchored hearing implant: how I do it. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 278, 1699–1703 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-021-06690-z

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