Histopathology of Inner Ear Malformations: Implications for cochlear Implants
Objectives: To report histopathologic and anatomic features in human temporal bones with inner ear malformations and their potential impact in cochlear implantation. Methods: From the human temporal bone collection of the University of Minnesota, we selected specimens from donors who had inner ear malformations, which were categorized as proposed by Sennaroglu and Bajin. We analyzed […]
Twenty years of experience in revision cochlear implant surgery: signs that indicate the need for revision surgery to audiologists
Objective: To report device failures, audiological signs and other reasons for revision cochlear implant surgery, and discuss indications for revision surgery. Methods: Revision procedures between November 1997 and August 2017 were retrospectively analysed. Over 20 years, 2181 cochlear implant operations were performed, and 114 patients underwent 127 revision operations. Results: The revision rate was 4.67 […]
Is Early Cochlear Implant Device Activation Safe for All on-the-Ear and off-the-Ear Sound Processors?
Background: Cochlear implantation (CI) is an effective treatment option for patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss. When CI first started, it was recommended to wait until at least 4 weeks after the CI surgery for the initial activation because of possible complications. Advances in the surgical techniques and experiences in fitting have made initial activation possible […]