Cochlear Implantation in Adults
Matthew L. Carlson
Abstract
The clinical aspects and implications of hearing loss in adults are presented, along with the current criteria for cochlear implantation. Modern cochlear-implant surgery and its pros and cons are described, as are the anticipated long-term outcomes. A video shows the device technology and the steps involved in cochlear-implant surgery in adults.
Topics & Concepts
Cochlear implantationCochlear implantAudiologyMedicineImplantHearing lossSurgeryHearing Loss and RehabilitationHearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, GeneticsNoise Effects and Management