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April 10, 2026

Correlation between hearing levels and temporal bone malformation in patients with bilateral aural atresia after implantation of an active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing device

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This research aims to evaluate the relationship between hearing levels and temporal bone malformation in patients with bilateral aural atresia post-implantation of a hearing device.
Evaluated preoperative and postoperative hearing levels in patients with bilateral aural atresia
Analyzed the impact of oval/round window connection development on hearing outcomes
Patients with scores ≥ 7 showed better preoperative bone conduction
Postoperative aided hearing levels improved significantly for higher scores
Oval/round window connection is a key predictor of hearing improvement

Abstract

Patients with a score ≥ 7 had significantly preoperative better bone conduction and postoperative aided hearing. The development of oval/round window connection to the middle and inner ear is the most important predictor of hearing outcomes for patients with congenital aural atresia.

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Yang et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895486c1944d70ce0647b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/00016489.2026.2621914

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