Outcomes of Cochlear Baha Attract Hearing Implant
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Garrada Mohamed, Alnoury Mohammed K, AlNoury Omar K, Alqutub Abdulsalam, Alsulami Omar A, Abuzinadah Haythem R, Alnoury Khaled I
Primary Institution: King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate audiological and speech outcomes, as well as postoperative complications after the implantation of the CochlearTM Baha® Attract System.
Conclusion
The CochlearTM Baha® Attract System provides excellent auditory outcomes with minimal complications for patients with various types of hearing loss.
Supporting Evidence
- A statistically significant improvement in hearing and speech understanding was observed with the device compared to preoperative unaided hearing.
- The overall mean for the gain at frequencies 0.5 to 4 kilohertz was 31 decibels.
- On average, speech discrimination scores improved by 36% after surgery.
- Postoperative wound healing and skin condition remained stable, with no major soft tissue-related complications.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special hearing device can help people hear better without causing many skin problems.
Methodology
Retrospective cohort analysis of patients who underwent the CochlearTM Baha® Attract procedure from January 2017 to December 2020.
Limitations
Small sample size and lack of a comparison group with other forms of bone-conduction hearing implants.
Participant Demographics
9 males and 4 females, ages ranged from 5 to 68 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.00001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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