கோயம்புத்தூர் நேரலை - இது கோவையின் இதயதுடிப்பு
Vibrant Soundbridge implants for mild to severe hearing impairment are now available in Vikram ENT Hospital.Anjana Visvanathan, Consultant ENT Surgeon, told reporters on Monday that the implants would be a boon for individuals who could not wear hearing aids or who were dissatisfied with them.Vibrant Soundbridge offered an alternative treatment option to patients suffering from sensorineural hearing loss.It enabled improved sound quality, higher amplification, good speech comprehension and comfort. Imported from Austria, the device could be implanted for both congenital as well as acquired deafness.While cochlear implants were most suitable for cases of profound deafness, Vibrant Soundbridge provided a superior option to acoustic hearing aids, she said.The cost of the device was Rs.4 lakh. The entire surgery, post-operative care included, would cost Rs.5 lakh.
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