Method for treating hearing deficiencies

Details Method for treating hearing deficiencies Method for treating hearing deficiencies

1987-09-11

1989-04-04

Coven, Edward M.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

381 686, H04R 2500

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048176095

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are described for treating hearing impairment in a human. The external auditory canal is substantially enlarged surgically in region proximate the ear drum. An electronic hearing aid is placed in this region. The hearing aid has a external housing molded to conform with the shape of the surgically enlarged region.

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