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[Effects of cochlear implantation on vestibular function].
N L Kunelskaya1,2, E V Baybakova1, E V Garov1,2
1Sverzhevsky Research Clinical Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow, Russia.
Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|December 29, 2021
Summary
Cochlear implants can affect the vestibular system due to close anatomical and physiological links. This review analyzes studies on vestibular function changes after cochlear implantation using objective methods.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
Background:
- The cochlea and vestibular system share anatomical proximity and physiological interactions.
- Cochlear implantation involves electrical stimulation that may influence adjacent vestibular structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the effects of cochlear implants on the vestibular system.
- To analyze objective monitoring of vestibular function post-cochlear implantation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of foreign and domestic research.
- Analysis of studies employing objective methods for vestibular function assessment.
Main Results:
- Cochlear implant electrical activity is associated with vestibular system effects.
- Objective monitoring reveals functional changes in the vestibular system after implantation.
Conclusions:
- Cochlear implantation can impact vestibular function.
- Further research using objective methods is crucial for understanding these effects.
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