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Cochlear implantation in the elderly.

Karin Lundin1, Andreas Näsvall, Susanne Köbler

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala SE-75185, Sweden. karin.lundin@akademiska.se

Cochlear Implants International
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Cochlear implant (CI) surgery is safe and effective for seniors 79 and older, significantly improving hearing. Older adults in good health should not be denied this beneficial treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Audiology
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Hearing loss is a prevalent issue in the elderly population.
  • Cochlear implantation (CI) offers a potential solution for severe to profound hearing loss.
  • Outcomes and safety of CI in geriatric populations require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the complications and outcomes of cochlear implant (CI) treatment in seniors (79+ years) over a 10-year period.
  • To compare the outcomes of CI in elderly patients with a younger cohort.
  • To identify factors influencing CI success in older individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study comparing 28 patients aged 79+ (mean 81.6 years) with 76 patients aged 20-60 (mean 48.9 years).
  • Data extracted included per- and post-operative complications, speech perception (pre- and post-operative), cognitive skills, and social situation.

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  • Subjective scores were assessed and correlated with post-operative performance.

    • Main Results:

    • No severe per- or post-operative complications were observed in either group.
    • Significant improvement in speech perception was noted after CI surgery in both groups (P < 0.001).
    • The younger group demonstrated better post-operative results for monosyllabic words (P < 0.01), with no significant difference in bi-syllabic word performance. Social support did not significantly impact outcomes in either group.

    Conclusions:

    • Cochlear implant surgery is well-tolerated in patients aged 79 years and older.
    • Elderly patients experience significant hearing benefits from cochlear implants.
    • CI should be considered for older individuals in good health; contraindications include post-operative vertigo, tinnitus, severe illness, and limited social support.