Hearing Aid Mould Complications in a Child
Author Information
Author(s): Awan Mohammad Sohail, Iqbal Moghira, Sardar Zakariya Imam
Primary Institution: Aga Khan University Hospital
Hypothesis
Can the process of making ear moulds for hearing aids lead to significant complications?
Conclusion
The case illustrates that poorly trained individuals can cause serious complications during the ear mould making process.
Supporting Evidence
- One in twelve children in Pakistan suffers from hearing impairment.
- The child developed complications after an untrained individual made the ear mould.
- Nine years later, remaining mould material was found during cochlear implantation.
Takeaway
Making ear moulds for hearing aids can be dangerous if not done by trained people, and it can lead to serious problems like hearing loss.
Methodology
Case report detailing the medical history and surgical interventions of a child with hearing aid mould complications.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on a single case report.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 2-year-old boy from Pakistan.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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