Abstract
Abstract
Background
The Cochlear™ Osia® System leaves a retroauricular bump that can cause discomfort and poor aesthetic outcome.
Method
To reduce the retroauricular bump, we introduced an implant well in the bone behind the ear for the transducer. We used cutting and diamond drills to create the implant well with an average depth of 4–5 mm. The surgical time including the implant well (40 min) was within the range of reported average surgical time (52 min).
Conclusion
Introduction of an implant well resulted in a better aesthetic outcome and improved patients’ comfort. The reduced distance between BI300 and ear canal might improve audiological outcome.
Funder
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Medicine,Otorhinolaryngology
Cited by
17 articles.
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