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Softband vs. adhesive adapter in children with unilateral microtia and atresia

3 July 2023 | | Auditory Implants, Audiology - Paediatric, Otology | Adhesive adapter, Bone conduction hearing aids, Softband, Speech perception, Unilateral microtia and atresia

A bone conduction device is a well-established treatment indicated for patients with unilateral microtia and canal atresia. There are a variety of nonsurgical bone conduction hearing aids (BCHAs) with different coupling methods (softbands/adhesive adapter/spectacles). There appears to be uncertainty of...