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Experience with the Nucleus multichannel cochlear implant.
1HNO-Klinik der Medizinischen Hochschule, Hannover, Germany.
Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
The Nucleus multichannel cochlear implant shows high success rates in adults and children. Device failures and psychological issues are rare, with children requiring longer vocal training.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Neuroscience
Background:
- The Nucleus multichannel cochlear implant has been utilized since 1984.
- Over 200 patients have undergone cochlear implant surgeries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term outcomes and patient adherence with the Nucleus multichannel cochlear implant.
- To assess the efficacy of vocal training protocols for adult and pediatric recipients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 205 patients (152 adults, 53 children) implanted with the Nucleus multichannel cochlear implant.
- Review of patient records to identify device failures, explant reasons, and adherence issues.
- Evaluation of vocal training duration and rehabilitation settings.
Main Results:
- Ten out of 152 adult patients experienced device failure or explantation, often due to psychological factors.
- Only one out of 53 pediatric patients showed infrequent device usage.
- Post-lingual adults require a brief three-week vocal training period, while children necessitate extended training in specialized centers.
Conclusions:
- The Nucleus multichannel cochlear implant demonstrates a high success rate and good patient adherence.
- Psychological factors can influence device outcomes in adults.
- Children require comprehensive, long-term rehabilitation for optimal benefit from cochlear implantation.