This article was originally published in The Laryngoscope. 2013;123:304-305. Background Current trends in auditory rehabilitation for single-sided deafness (SSD) reflect a renewed interest in the functional impact of unilateral hearing […]

This article was originally published in The Laryngoscope. 2013;123:304-305. Background Current trends in auditory rehabilitation for single-sided deafness (SSD) reflect a renewed interest in the functional impact of unilateral hearing […]
Implantation of the poorer ear has raised concerns that the implant could be less beneficial in an auditory system that has been long deprived of stimulation
Research suggests bilateral implants should be placed simultaneously when feasible
Water precautions are not routinely advised after tympanostomy tube placement
Intraoperative facial NIM can identify facial nerves at risk during middle ear or mastoid surgery and is cost-effective
Best practices recommend placing TT over medication in cases of recurrent AOM
Evidence does not support routine use of mastoid pressure dressing to prevent hematoma, but loose dressings may be beneficial
Atresiaplasty offers best opportunity for hearing improvement in patients with a Jahrsdoerfer score of grade 6 or higher
Evidence and policy statements favor using a myringotomy tube in acute otitis-prone children undergoing cochlear implant
Reserve follow-up monitoring by imaging for patients whose cholesteatoma has likely been completely eradicated