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Published on: October 11, 2024
Preoperative steroids for hearing preservation cochlear implantation: A review
Jafri Kuthubutheen1,2, Leah Smith1, Euna Hwang1
1a Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery , University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , Ontario , Canada.
Abstract:
Preoperative steroids have been shown to be beneficial in reducing the hearing loss associated with cochlear implantation. This review article discusses the mechanism of action, effects of differing routes of administration, and side effects of steroids administered to the inner ear. Studies on the role of preoperative steroids in animal and human studies are also examined and future directions for research in this area are discussed.
