Journal Reviews

Early cochlear implant activation and its effects on the cochlea

3 March 2021 | | Auditory Implants, Paediatric ENT | Electrode impedance, Fibrosis, Minimal invasive cochlear implantation technique, One-day activation

In this article, Alhabib et al consider the changes to electrode impedance with early device activation (day one) compared to conventional activation (day 30). Activation at day 30 is a cautious approach, which has been popular for many years. However,...

Is there hope of hearing for postmeningitic patients deemed unsuitable for a cochlear implant?

1 May 2019 | | Neurotology, Otology | Auditory brainstem implant, cochlear implantation, cochlear ossification, deafness, hearing loss, meningitis

Rehabilitation of patients with profound hearing loss deemed unsuitable for cochlear implants is challenging. An auditory brainstem implant (ABI) is a viable option for these patients. This paper evaluates auditory and speech perception outcome measures following ABI in 10 postmeningitic...

Cochlear implantation in children with cognitive disabilities

1 July 2017 | | Cochlear implant, Cognition, Outcomes, Paediatric cochlear implantation, Systematic review

Additional disabilities are frequently encountered in children born with hearing loss or deafness. A study from Denmark attempted to systematically review to what extent hearing-impaired children with cognitive disabilities benefit from cochlear implantation. The authors conducted an extensive search in...