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The effect of cochlear implant insertion technique on post-operative neural response telemetry and impedance in
S B Hashemi1, M Janipour1, R Jahangiri1
1Otolaryngology Research Centre, Department of Otolaryngology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Insights
Cochlear implantation via the round window or cochleostomy approach showed similar post-operative impedance and neural response telemetry. Both surgical methods offer comparable outcomes for cochlear nerve stimulation.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Cochlear implantation is a vital treatment for severe to profound hearing loss.
- The choice between round window and cochleostomy approaches can impact surgical outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare neural response telemetry and electrode impedance between round window and cochleostomy approaches in pediatric cochlear implant patients.
- To evaluate the long-term efficacy of these two surgical techniques.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 64 pediatric patients (<3.5 years) undergoing cochlear implantation.
- Post-operative measurements of neural response telemetry and impedance were recorded at three and six months.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in impedance were found between the round window and cochleostomy groups at three and six months post-implantation.
- Neural response telemetry showed no significant difference at three months. At six months, electrode 1 showed higher telemetry in the cochleostomy group (p=0.03), but other electrodes did not differ significantly.
Conclusions:
- Both the round window and cochleostomy approaches are effective for cochlear implantation.
- These surgical techniques provide comparable cochlear nerve stimulation and impedance levels.
Objective:
This study aimed to compare neural response telemetry and impedance between the round window and cochleostomy approaches for cochlear implantation.
Methods:
In this case-control study, 64 patients aged less than 3.5 years underwent cochlear implantation via the round window or cochleostomy approach. Post-operative neural response telemetry and impedance were measured.
Results:
The impedance measurements at electrodes 1, 11 and 22 showed no significant differences between the two groups three months after implantation (p = 0.90, p = 0.08 and p = 0.37, respectively). Similar results were observed six months after implantation (p = 0.71, p = 0.65 and p = 0.70, respectively). There was no significant difference in neural response telemetry between the two groups after three months. The neural response telemetry of electrode 1 in the cochleostomy group (171.26 ± 19.81 μV) was significantly higher in comparison with that of electrode 1 in the round window group (161.97 ± 12.71 μV) after six months (p = 0.03). The neural response telemetry values for electrodes 11 and 22 did not show any significant difference after six months (p = 0.14 and p = 0.48, respectively).
Conclusion:
Both approaches provide equal stimulation of the cochlear nerve and impedance.
