Li Shawn, Hrisomalos Emily N, Semaan Maroun T, Megerian Cliff A
Ear, Nose and Throat Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Ear, Nose and Throat Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; Otology, Neurotology, and Balance Disorders, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ear, Nose, and Throat Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Sep-Oct;36(5):718-20. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2015.05.003. Epub 2015 Jun 1.
Profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss is an indication for the placement of a bone anchored hearing aid. In a few unfortunate patients who later develop contralateral hearing loss, a cochlear implant becomes a good option. We present our experience in these cases and discuss our technique for single stage conversion from a bone anchored hearing aid to a cochlear implant.
