A novel auricular prosthesis which incorporates a cartilage conduction hearing aid based on 3D data processing technique: a preclinical evaluation.
Takanori NishiyamaShintaro HayashiNaoki OishiPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2022)
The changes in acoustic characteristics caused by the combined use of APiCHA and CC-HA were minimal and did not pose a clinical problem. The combined use of APiCHA and CC-HA can be considered as a non-invasive and clinically applicable treatment option to achieve both aesthetic and auditory improvements for microtia.