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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Otolaryngology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Anatomy-based fitting (ABF) is an emerging technique for cochlear implants (CIs).
  • Current methods rely on postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans for electrode array verification.
  • Limitations exist with CT scans, necessitating exploration of alternative imaging modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of using plain film radiography (X-ray) for postoperative electrode detection.
  • To assess X-ray's utility in constructing anatomy-based fitting (ABF) for cochlear implant recipients.
  • To compare X-ray with CT for electrode array assessment.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 53 cochlear implant (CI) ears was conducted.
  • Post-insertion X-rays and CT scans were performed for all cases.
  • Insertion angles and center frequencies were measured and compared between imaging modalities by two independent observers.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were found between X-ray and CT measurements for electrode contact angles.
  • Radiographic measurements demonstrated high intraclass correlation coefficients (≥0.71) between readers.
  • X-ray showed a mean angular difference of 4.7 degrees and a mean semitone deviation of 0.6 from CT measurements.

Conclusions:

  • Plain film radiography (X-ray) is a valid, cost-effective, and low-radiation alternative to CT for CI patients.
  • X-ray imaging shows excellent concordance with CT for angular insertion depth and central frequency.
  • X-ray can be a viable tool for building anatomy-based fitting (ABF) in cochlear implant recipients.