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Immediate activation after cochlear implantation: Preliminary Study.

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Immediate cochlear implant activation (IA) is feasible and does not negatively impact hearing outcomes. This approach, with careful follow-up, offers comparable results to classical activation (CA) for patients with hearing loss.

Keywords:
Cochlear implantImmediate activationWireless fitting

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Cochlear implantation is a critical treatment for severe to profound hearing loss.
  • Traditional cochlear implant activation occurs weeks after surgery.
  • Investigating earlier activation protocols may optimize patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and audiological outcomes of immediate cochlear implant activation (IA).
  • To compare IA with classical activation (CA) at 2 weeks post-implantation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 29 patients (19 IA, 10 CA).
  • Comparison of speech audiometry at 6 months, implant fitting, and complication rates.
  • Statistical analysis using the Student t-test.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in speech comprehension or intelligibility thresholds between IA and CA groups at 6 months.
  • Comfort-level settings in IA remained stable post-activation.
  • One IA patient experienced a hematoma requiring delayed activation; no other complications reported.
  • Similar numbers of fitting sessions were required for both groups.

Conclusions:

  • Immediate cochlear implant activation is a feasible option.
  • IA does not compromise audiometric results compared to CA.
  • Careful patient monitoring is essential for successful IA.