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Cochlear implants in children.

M D Schloss1

  • 1McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The Journal of Otolaryngology
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
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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.

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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.

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  • 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.