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  • Title: Single-stage BAHA implantation in adults and children: is it safe?
    Author: Kohan D, Morris LG, Romo T.
    Journal: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg; 2008 May; 138(5):662-6. PubMed ID: 18439475.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: Most surgeons perform pediatric bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implantation in two stages. This study examined the safety and efficacy of single-stage BAHA implantation in adults and children. METHODS: Retrospective review of 32 ears: 18 pediatric (ages 6 to 13 years) and 14 adult patients who underwent single-stage BAHA surgery between 2002 and 2006. RESULTS: A total of eight (25%) ears experienced complications. Overall, four (13%) ears required revision in the operating room. In the pediatric group, there were three (16.7%) ears with skin complications; two required operative revision. In the adult group, there were five (36%) ears with skin complications; two required operative revision. CONCLUSIONS: In both adults and children, the single-stage technique for BAHA implantation is safe and efficient. All complications were related to skin reaction. Safety profiles for 1- and 2-stage surgery are similar, although the single-stage procedure is more cost effective, avoids a second procedure, and provides for earlier hearing rehabilitation.
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