Long-Term Outcomes of a Percutaneous Wide-Diameter Bone-Anchored Hearing Implant: A Clinical Evaluation of More than 800 Implants

Author:

Teunissen Emma M.1,Caspers Coosje J.I.1,Vijverberg Maarten A.1,Pennings Ronald J.E.1,Mylanus Emmanuel A.M.1,Hol Myrthe K.S.

Affiliation:

1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Donders Center for Neurosciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen

Abstract

Objective This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of 807 percutaneous wide-diameter bone-anchored hearing implants (BAHIs) in 701 patients. In addition, it compares patient groups and examines bone conduction device (BCD) usage. Study design Retrospective cohort study. Mean follow-up period of 3.8 years. Setting Tertiary referral center. Patients All patients implanted with a percutaneous wide-diameter BAHI until December 2020 were included. Patients were divided into age groups, “loading-time” groups, and, if applicable, specific subgroups thought to be at risk for complications postsurgery, e.g., intellectual disability and comorbidities. Main outcome measures Soft tissue reaction, implant survival, revision surgery, and BCD usage. Results In 9.1% of the 5,188 observations of 807 implants, an adverse soft tissue reaction was reported according to the Holgers’ scale. Significantly more (adverse) soft tissue reactions were observed in children and intellectually disabled (ID) patients (p < 0.05). Comorbidity subgroups showed no significant differences in soft tissue reactions. Implant loss percentage, including explantations, was 6.2%. Implant survival was significantly worse in patients with ID (14.1%; p = 0.021). Pediatric age, early loading, or comorbidities did not significantly influence implant survival. At least 592 implants (73.4%) were used for bone conduction hearing, of which 65.4% were used daily. Conclusion Both children and ID patients are more prone to (adverse) soft tissue reactions, ID patients only have a higher risk of implant loss. The rate of implant loss in children seemed to be reduced compared to previous studies and thus more comparable to adults since using wide-diameter implants.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

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