Hypothesis: The presence of bony inner ear malformations may associate with a number of anatomical abnormalities affecting the middle ear structures. Those malformations may create pitfalls and complications for cochlear implantation. Background: Inner ear malformations associate with varying degrees of hearing loss, and frequently require cochlear implantation for hearing rehabilitation....
Contralateral Non-Auditory Stimulation in Auditory Brainstem Implantation: A Case Report
A 2-years-old girl was diagnosed with pontocerebellar hypoplasia and bilateral cochlear nerve aplasia. She was implanted with auditory brainstem implant (ABI) on the left ear. During the initial stimulation of the ABI, only three electrodes could be activated in follow-up visits due to the contralateral facial nerve stimulation. In case...