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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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Active Middle Ear Implants
Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Vol. 69
Series Editor
W. Arnold Munich
Active Middle Ear Implants Volume Editor
Klaus Böheim
St. Pölten
25 figures, 4 in color, and 1 table, 2010
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Klaus Böheim Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Landesklinikum St. Pölten Propst Führerstrasse 4 3100 St. Pölten (Austria)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Active middle ear implants / volume editor, Klaus Böheim. p. ; cm. -- (Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology, ISSN 0065-3071 ; v. 69) Includes bibliographical references and indexes. ISBN 978-3-8055-9470-7 (hard cover : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-3-8055-9471-4 (e-ISBN) 1. Hearing aids. 2. Implants, Artificial. 3. Middle ear--Surgery. I. Böheim, Klaus. II. Series: Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology, v. 69. 0065-3071 ; [DNLM: 1. Ossicular Prosthesis. 2. Hearing Loss--surgery. 3. Ossicular Replacement. W1 AD701 v.69 2010 / WV 230 A188 2010] RF305.A28 2010 617.8’9--dc22 2010017165
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