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Pediatric cochlear implants in prelingual deafness: medium and long-term outcomes
The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|June 17, 2010
Summary
Cochlear implants show promising long-term benefits for prelingual children, with continued hearing and speech improvement. Mainstreaming in auditory-verbal settings maximizes outcomes, though some patients report communication-related dissatisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Limited large-scale studies exist on the medium and long-term effects of cochlear implants in prelingual children.
- Existing research is often non-standardized, hindering comparisons between devices and rehabilitation methods.
- Current advancements suggest improved outcomes for recently implanted children.