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Cochlear implants in children
1McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Cochlear implants in children show good results, with this review analyzing 183 cases. The study details surgical differences, deafness factors, and audiological outcomes for pediatric hearing restoration.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Auditory Implants
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
Background:
- Cochlear implantation in children has emerged as a significant intervention for profound deafness.
- Understanding surgical nuances and outcomes in pediatric populations is crucial for effective treatment.
- A review of early pediatric cochlear implant programs provides valuable insights into their efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the outcomes of cochlear implantation in 183 children across North America.
- To describe surgical technical differences between pediatric and adult cochlear implant procedures.
- To analyze factors influencing audiological results in pediatric cochlear implant recipients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 183 pediatric cochlear implant cases.
- Analysis of surgical techniques, etiology of deafness, duration of deafness, cochlear condition, and audiological data.
- Evaluation of data from centers in the United States and Canada.
Main Results:
- The cochlear implant program for children had been operational for three years as of January 1, 1986.
- Surgical techniques in children differ from those in adults.
- Audiological results in the reviewed pediatric cases were generally good.
Conclusions:
- Cochlear implantation in children yields positive outcomes.
- Further recommendations for pediatric cochlear implant programs are provided.
- The early data suggests the success and potential of cochlear implants for hearing restoration in children.
Abstract:
This is a review of 183 children who have been implanted in various centers throughout the United States and Canada. There is a description of the surgical technical differences in the child as compared to an adult. The results discussed are the etiology of deafness, the years of profound deafness, the condition of the cochlea at the time of surgery, and the audiological results. As of January 1, 1986, the cochlear implant program in children had been functioning for three years. The results have been good. The goals of the children's implant program and future recommendations are listed.