Evaluation of a multichannel cochlear implant [PDF]
, 1987 Sigfrid D. Soli +3 more
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Safety of Monopolar Electrocautery Use in Patients With Implanted Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulators
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This study evaluated the effect of Monopolar electrocautery (MPE) on the functionality of hypoglossal nerve stimulators (HGNS) implants. A total of 85 patients who had undergone additional surgeries after their HGNS implant were included and analyzes compared outcomes between those who underwent surgeries involving MPE and those who's surgeries did not
Nana‐Hawwa Abdul‐Rahman +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Early exposure to both sign and spoken language for children who are deaf or hard of hearing: Might it help spoken language development? [PDF]
, 2016 The literature on the benefits and deficits of bilingualism is reviewed with an emphasis on sign/spoken bilingualism and on the population of deaf or hard of hearing children.
Farber, Stephanie
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Impact of Socioeconomic Status and Family Language on Implanted Children's Communication Mode
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Examination of the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) and family language on communication mode after cochlear implant (CI). Data Sources Data on 176 children implanted at < 37 months were obtained from medical records including insurance type as a representation of SES, family language (English‐only/Spanish‐bilingual/Spanish ...
Nancy M. Young +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Robotic‐Assisted Electrode Array Insertion Improves Rates of Hearing Preservation
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.The purpose of our study is to understand the extent to which robotic‐assisted electrode array (EA) insertion improves hearing preservation. Our results show that robotic‐assisted EA insertion is associated with improved hearing preservation over 1 year compared with manual insertion.
Uzair A. Khan +6 more
wiley +1 more source
The Longitudinal Impact of Radiotherapy on Osseointegrated Hearing Aid Outcomes and Complications
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Radiation significantly increases the risk of both abutment and implant‐related osseointegrated hearing aid complications, particularly in the long term. Cumulative incidence plots demonstrate a greater discrepancy in complication rates between groups as time increases. Ongoing surveillance for complications in this population is critical.
Benjamin D. Lovin +8 more
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Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2015 Introduction: The cochlear implantation in patients with inner ear malformation has always been a challenge even to the most experienced clinicians. We present the case of a child of 8 years old with profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and ...
Sebastian Cozma +4 more
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Cochlear Implants: A Viable Alternative for the Deaf [PDF]
, 1988 Fred Owens, Paula L. Humphreys
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Risk Analysis Index Versus Modified Frailty Index: Outcomes After Otolaryngologic Surgery
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.RAI and MFI‐5 are two frailty scoring systems used for perioperative risk assessment in multiple surgical specialties. This study shows that RAI outperformed MFI‐5 in predicting postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing otolaryngologic surgeries.
Lauran K. Evans +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss and Mental Health: Initial Evidence That Cochlear Implantation Helps Alleviate Symptoms of Anxiety and Stress. [PDF]
Clin OtolaryngolABSTRACT Objectives Mental‐health issues accounted for 418 million disability‐adjusted life years in 2019, costing the world economy approximately $5 trillion. Untreated hearing loss is a well‐known modifiable risk factor for mental‐health issues, with severe‐to‐profound hearing loss having the largest impact. Therefore, treatment of severe‐to‐profound
McIlhiney P +4 more
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