The neural mechanisms that support the robust processing of acoustic signals in the presence
of background noise in the auditory system remain largely unresolved. Psychophysical …

Morbus Usher (USH), a combination of sensorineural hearing loss and retinal visual impairment,
is classified into group I–III. USH I patients are born deaf. Within the first 10 years of life, …

Purpose As the form and size of the external auditory canal determine its transmitting function
and hence the sound pressure in front of the eardrum, it is important to understand its …

The Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB, MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria) is the only remaining active
middle ear implant on the market and represents a versatile option for restoring sound …

Materials and Methods Cochlear implant recipients in 2 representative cochlear implant
centers in the United States and Germany were retrospectively analyzed. Differences in …

Evidence-based medicine is an approach to medical treatment intended to optimize patient-oriented
decision-making on the basis of empirically proven effectiveness. For this purpose, …

Introduction: Gap junction proteins (connexins = Cx) form transmembrane channels and
mediate the transfer of small molecules and ions between the cytoplasm of adjacent cells. Most …

Owing to its anatomical location, the facial nerve (FN) is at risk of damage during cochlear
implantation, especially during posterior tympanotomy. The aim of this study was, therefore, to …

Objective Implanting active middle ear implants (AMEI) at the round window has become a
standard procedure to restore hearing for patients with moderate inner ear or mixed hearing …

Introduction Stapes plasty is an established procedure to improve hearing in case of otosclerosis.
By reinforcing the prostheses, an optimization of the prosthesis could be achieved. The …