Early Results With the New Active Bone-Conduction Hearing Implant: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Alexander LeinWolf-Dieter BaumgartnerDominik RissWolfgang GstöttnerLukas D LandeggerDavid T LiuThomas ThurnerErich VyskocilFaris F Brkic

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

The implantation of the BCI 602 was associated with minimal surgical complications and excellent audiological outcomes for both the pediatric and the adult cohort. Therefore, our analysis indicates a high level of safety and reliability. Further research should focus on direct comparisons with other BCIs and long-term functional outcomes.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
risk factors
type diabetes
childhood cancer
metabolic syndrome
young adults
body composition
insulin resistance
postmenopausal women