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Performing Repeated Intraoperative Impedance Telemetry Measurements during Cochlear Implantation
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Performing Repeated Intraoperative Impedance Telemetry Measurements during Cochlear Implantation

Published on: August 4, 2023

Repair issues associated with cochlear implants in children.

Carol A Silverman1, Janet Reath Schoepflin, Christopher J Linstrom

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Communicative Sciences, Ear Institute, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York 10003, USA. csilverman@nyee.edu

Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [And] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
|July 6, 2010
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Children using cochlear implants experience fewer repair issues over time, especially with ear-level devices. This suggests improved maintenance skills in children with cochlear implants, with external components needing more repairs than internal ones.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Cochlear implants are vital for hearing restoration in children.
  • Understanding device reliability is crucial for long-term pediatric use.
  • Both body-worn and ear-level cochlear implant styles are used in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the frequency and types of repair issues in pediatric cochlear implants.
  • To compare repair rates between body-level and ear-level cochlear implant styles.
  • To assess implant reliability over 4 to 5 years of use in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of pediatric cochlear implant recipients.
  • Classification of implant problems into external and internal components.

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Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026

Performing Repeated Intraoperative Impedance Telemetry Measurements during Cochlear Implantation
06:54

Performing Repeated Intraoperative Impedance Telemetry Measurements during Cochlear Implantation

Published on: August 4, 2023

  • Analysis of repair rates, costs, and hospital visits over time.

    • Main Results:

    • 18.2% of children experienced internal component problems.
    • Annual external repair rates were 4.1 for body-style and 2.7 for ear-level implants.
    • Mean annual repair costs were $794 (body-style) and $317 (ear-level) in years 4-5.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric cochlear implant repair issues decrease over time.
    • Children's improved self-maintenance contributes to reduced repair needs.
    • External component failures are more common than internal ones in pediatric cochlear implants.