[The application progress of cone beam computed tomography in cochlear implantation]

Cochlear implantation has become the primary treatment of choice for the patients with severe or profound sensorineural hearing loss. However, the outcomes of cochlear implantation are affected by many factors which need multi-disciplinary evaluation such as imaging, audiology and linguistics. Cone beam computed tomography, a novel imaging technique, has been increasingly used in the study of cochlear morphology, accurate location of electrode and evaluation of inner ear trauma after cochlear implantation. The aim of this review is to describe the advantages and application prospects of cone beam computed tomography, which is meaningful for the wider application of cone beam computed tomography in cochlear implantation.