Procedures that now represent the cutting edge of cochlear implant (CI) surgery.
The MRI-CT Faceoff in Pre-Operative Coclear Implant Staging
There is no one right answer to the question of which imaging test is best for patients with hearing loss who are candidates for cochlear implantation. Age, underlying pathology and the ability to tolerate radiation and sedation are just a few of the variables that can determine whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) or both are chosen in this clinical setting.
SM12: Options for Hearing Loss are Multiplying
More and more options are emerging to help patients improve their hearing, a group of aural rehabilitation panelists said on Jan. 27 at the Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting.
Window of Opportunity: New time frame suggested for cochlear implant surgery in advanced otosclerosis
A new treatment algorithm for advanced otosclerosis, based on the clinical experience of Dutch investigators and supported by a literature review they conducted, suggests that the window for successful cochlear implantation (CI) in patients with severe disease is narrower than some otolaryngologists may believe .
Preservation of Residual Hearing after Cochlear Implant Using SMA
Is residual hearing preserved after cochlear implantation with the suprameatal approach (SMA) technique? And, is there an alternative analysis to document the conservation of hearing more accurately? Background: The SMA is […]
Cincinnati Criteria Identifies More Cases of Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct
Are otolaryngologists underdiagnosing EVA? Background: Enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA) is the most commonly identified CT scan anomaly found in children with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Current radiographic criteria for EVA […]
Rise of Subspecialties in Pediatric Otolaryngology Has Changed Practice
Pediatric otolaryngology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past couple of decades, but it’s the rise in subspecialties within the field that has lead to the most changes in practice.