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Cochlear implantation in unique pediatric populations.

Anna X Hang1, Grace G Kim, Carlton J Zdanski

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7070, USA.

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
|November 7, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Cochlear implantation is expanding to include children with complex medical and developmental needs. Individualized evaluation and counseling are crucial for successful outcomes in these unique pediatric populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Audiology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Cochlear implantation criteria have broadened to include children with complex auditory, otologic, and medical conditions.
  • This includes children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, cochleovestibular malformations, cochlear nerve deficiency, syndromes, and multiple medical/developmental disorders.
  • Management and habilitation strategies for these unique pediatric populations are evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the management and habilitation of hearing loss in pediatric populations with complex needs.
  • To focus on cochlear implantation as a viable treatment option for these children.
  • To discuss the evolving indications for cochlear implantation in unique pediatric cases.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of current literature on cochlear implantation in special pediatric populations.
  • Analysis of audiological, medical, and surgical considerations for candidacy.
  • Examination of counseling strategies for realistic post-implantation expectations.

Main Results:

  • Cochlear implants have demonstrated success in diverse pediatric populations, though results vary.
  • Comprehensive medical, audiological, and speech-language evaluations are essential for candidacy.
  • Disorder-specific surgical considerations and realistic outcome counseling are vital.

Conclusions:

  • Cochlear implants are standard for severe-to-profound hearing loss, but special populations require tailored approaches.
  • Unique audiologic, medical, and anatomic factors necessitate careful consideration for candidacy and outcomes.
  • Individualized preoperative assessment, surgical planning, and expectation management are key for successful cochlear implantation in these children.