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Cochlear implantation in adults and children
T P Nikolopoulos1, G M O'Donoghue
1Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospital.
Hospital Medicine (London, England : 1998)
|November 3, 1998
Summary
Cochlear implants are surgically implanted electronic devices that stimulate the auditory nerve for profoundly deaf individuals. These devices offer significant benefits to patients who cannot be helped by conventional hearing aids.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Profound or total deafness significantly impacts communication and quality of life.
- Conventional hearing aids are ineffective for individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the function and application of cochlear implants.
- To highlight the patient population that benefits from cochlear implant technology.
Main Methods:
- Surgical implantation of electronic devices into the inner ear.
- Direct electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve.
Main Results:
- Cochlear implants provide a means of auditory stimulation for deaf patients.
- Patients receiving cochlear implants experience improved sound perception.
Conclusions:
- Cochlear implants are a viable therapeutic option for severe to profound hearing loss.
- These devices offer substantial benefits to individuals who do not benefit from hearing aids.