Figure 1: The anatomy of the ear
Cholesteatoma 101
A cholesteatoma is the abnormal growth of skin in the middle ear. Although cholesteatoma is non-cancerous, the build-up of skin can act like a benign tumor by expanding and invading…
Adult Cochlear Implants: Surgery and What to Expect
Cochlear implants are a groundbreaking technology that are allowing people of all ages to regain substantive and useful hearing. Even though this procedure is generally safe and highly effective, it…
Figure 1: Illustration of cochlear implant associated bypassing structures of the ear.
Adult Cochlear Implants: An Overview
Who can receive a cochlear implant? Many adults who have partially or fully lost their hearing have probably tried one or more types of hearing aids without much improvement. Most…
The Rare Case of Microtia
What is Microtia? Microtia is a congenital condition that results in the deformation of the external ear. Microtia is relatively rare and occurs in 3 out of every 10,000 births.…
Pediatric Hearing Loss: Overview
My infant has hearing loss, what is the first step to restoring any sense of hearing? Most newborns are screened for hearing loss before they leave the hospital. Discovering your…
The Mechanism of Hearing: A General Overview
The process of hearing has evolved over time to provide critical sensory information that is essential to our everyday lives. Like other sensory organs, the ear is responsible for gathering…
Figure: Illustration of the ear demonstrating a cochlear implant’s external and internal components.
Cochlear Implant: An Overview
A cochlear implant is an electronic medical device that serves as a functioning replacement for a damaged inner ear component called the cochlea. The cochlea is responsible for translating the…
Microtia: Congenital Deformity of the Ear
Question: My child has been born without one ear. What should I do? Discussion: Microtia is a relatively common congenital ear deformity where the ear is either underdeveloped or completely…