Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cochlear implants in children

A W Langman1, S M Quigley, C R Souliere

  • 1Cochlear Implant Program, Division of Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Combined mastoid/middle cranial fossa repair of temporal bone encephalocele.

Skull base surgery·2006
Same author

Compressed electrode arrays in cases of obliterative labyrinthitis ossificans.

Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology·2002
Same author

Vestibular assessment and ear selection for cochlear implantation: the role of bedside testing.

Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology·2002
Same author

Initial results of patients implanted in the MED-EL Combi 40+ investigational trial at Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology·2002
Same author

Valsalva-induced scalp flap elevation after cochlear implantation: etiology and treatment.

Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology·2002
Same author

Accuracy of fast spin echo magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of vestibular schwannoma.

American journal of otolaryngology·1999
Same journal

Barriers, Breakthroughs, and the Future of Pediatric Dermatologic Care.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Advancing Pediatric Dermatology: Innovations in Care and Access.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

No Child Left Behind: Advancing Access in Pediatric Dermatology, a 4-Year, Single-Center Experience.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Telemedicine and Access to Pediatric Dermatology Care.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Inequitable Reimbursement for Pediatric Providers: A Review of Structural Factors that Disincentivize the Care of Children.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Medical Photography's Power to Change Medical Care.

Pediatric clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

Cochlear implants aid in hearing loss rehabilitation for children. These devices offer benefits for both prelingual and postlingual hearing loss, with candidacy and surgical outcomes discussed.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Audiology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Severe to profound hearing loss significantly impacts a child's development and quality of life.
  • Early intervention is crucial for optimal speech, language, and cognitive development in hearing-impaired children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy and outcomes of cochlear implants in pediatric populations.
  • To discuss the criteria for cochlear implant candidacy in children.
  • To outline surgical considerations and potential complications associated with pediatric cochlear implantation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pediatric cochlear implantation.
  • Analysis of outcomes data from studies involving children with prelingual and postlingual hearing loss.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of surgical techniques and complication rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Cochlear implants demonstrate significant benefits for children with severe to profound hearing loss, including congenital and acquired forms.
    • Successful cochlear implantation can lead to substantial improvements in auditory perception and speech understanding.
    • Surgical complications, while possible, are generally manageable in experienced pediatric centers.

    Conclusions:

    • Cochlear implantation is a vital rehabilitative tool for children with severe to profound hearing loss.
    • Careful patient selection and surgical expertise are key to maximizing benefits and minimizing risks.
    • Ongoing research continues to refine candidacy criteria and surgical approaches for pediatric cochlear implant users.