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Panario J, Bester C, O'Leary S. Predicting Postoperative Speech Perception and Audiometric Thresholds Using Intracochlear Electrocochleography in Cochlear Implant Recipients. Ear Hear 2024; 45:1173-1190. [PMID: 38816899 DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Electrocochleography (ECochG) appears to offer the most accurate prediction of post-cochlear implant hearing outcomes. This may be related to its capacity to interrogate the health of underlying cochlear tissue. The four major components of ECochG (cochlear microphonic [CM], summating potential [SP], compound action potential [CAP], and auditory nerve neurophonic [ANN]) are generated by different cochlear tissue components. Analyzing characteristics of these components can reveal the state of hair and neural cell in a cochlea. There is limited evidence on the characteristics of intracochlear (IC) ECochG recordings measured across the array postinsertion but compared with extracochlear recordings has better signal to noise ratio and spatial specificity. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between ECochG components recorded from an IC approach and postoperative speech perception or audiometric thresholds. DESIGN In 113 human subjects, responses to 500 Hz tone bursts were recorded at 11 IC electrodes across a 22-electrode cochlear implant array immediately following insertion. Responses to condensation and rarefaction stimuli were then subtracted from one another to emphasize the CM and added to one another to emphasize the SP, ANN, and CAP. Maximum amplitudes and extracochlear electrode locations were recorded for each of these ECochG components. These were added stepwise to a multi-factor generalized additive model to develop a best-fit model predictive model for pure-tone audiometric thresholds (PTA) and speech perception scores (speech recognition threshold [SRT] and consonant-vowel-consonant phoneme [CVC-P]) at 3- and 12-month postoperative timepoints. This best-fit model was tested against a generalized additive model using clinical factors alone (preoperative score, age, and gender) as a null model proxy. RESULTS ECochG-factor models were superior to clinical factor models in predicting postoperative PTA, CVC-P, and SRT outcomes at both timepoints. Clinical factor models explained a moderate amount of PTA variance ( r2 = 45.9% at 3-month, 31.8% at 12-month, both p < 0.001) and smaller variances of CVC-P and SRT ( r2 range = 6 to 13.7%, p = 0.008 to 0.113). Age was not a significant predictive factor. ECochG models explained more variance at the 12-month timepoint ( r2 for PTA = 52.9%, CVC-P = 39.6%, SRT = 36.4%) compared with the 3-month one timepoint ( r2 for PTA = 49.4%, CVC-P = 26.5%, SRT = 22.3%). The ECochG model was based on three factors: maximum SP deflection amplitude, and electrode position of CM and SP peaks. Adding neural (ANN and/or CAP) factors to the model did not improve variance explanation. Large negative SP deflection was associated with poorer outcomes and a large positive SP deflection with better postoperative outcomes. Mid-array peaks of SP and CM were both associated with poorer outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Postinsertion IC-ECochG recordings across the array can explain a moderate amount of postoperative speech perception and audiometric thresholds. Maximum SP deflection and its location across the array appear to have a significant predictive value which may reflect the underlying state of cochlear health.
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- Jared Panario
- Department Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Nieratschker M, Yildiz E, Gerlitz M, Bera S, Gadenstaetter AJ, Kramer AM, Kwiatkowska M, Mistrik P, Landegger LD, Braun S, Schlingensiepen R, Honeder C, Arnoldner C, Rommelspacher H. A preoperative dose of the pyridoindole AC102 improves the recovery of residual hearing in a gerbil animal model of cochlear implantation. Cell Death Dis 2024; 15:531. [PMID: 39060244 PMCID: PMC11282255 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-024-06854-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common sensory deficit worldwide. Due to the heterogeneity of causes for SNHL, effective treatment options remain scarce, creating an unmet need for novel drugs in the field of otology. Cochlear implantation (CI) currently is the only established method to restore hearing function in profound SNHL and deaf patients. The cochlear implant bypasses the non-functioning sensory hair cells (HCs) and electrically stimulates the neurons of the cochlear nerve. CI also benefits patients with residual hearing by combined electrical and auditory stimulation. However, the insertion of an electrode array into the cochlea induces an inflammatory response, characterized by the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, upregulation of reactive oxygen species, and apoptosis and necrosis of HCs, putting residual hearing at risk. Here, we characterize the small molecule AC102, a pyridoindole, for its protective effects on residual hearing in CI. In a gerbil animal model of CI, AC102 significantly improves the recovery of hearing thresholds across multiple frequencies and confines the cochlear trauma to the directly mechanically injured area. In addition, AC102 significantly preserves auditory nerve fibers and inner HC synapses throughout the whole cochlea. In vitro experiments in an ethanol challenged HT22 cell-line revealed significant and dose-responsive anti-apoptotic effects following the treatment of with AC102. Further, AC102 treatment resulted in significant downregulation of the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in an organotypic ex vivo model of electrode insertion trauma (EIT). These results suggest that AC102's effects are likely elicited during the inflammatory phase of EIT and mediated by anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting AC102 as a promising compound for hearing preservation during CI. Moreover, since the inflammatory response in CI shares similarities to that in other etiologies of SNHL, AC102 may be inferred as a potential general treatment option for various inner ear conditions.
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- Michael Nieratschker
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Burck I, Yel I, Martin S, Albrecht MH, Koch V, Booz C, Pinto Dos Santos D, Kaltenbach B, Ackermann H, Koivisto J, Helbig S, Stöver T, Vogl TJ, Scholtz JE. Comparison of 96-kV and 120-kV cone-beam CT for the assessment of cochlear implants. BMC Med Imaging 2024; 24:145. [PMID: 38872126 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-024-01322-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To compare the diagnostic value of 120-kV with conventional 96-kV Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) of the temporal bone after cochlear implant (CI) surgery. METHODS This retrospective study included CBCT scans after CI surgery between 06/17 and 01/18. CBCT allowed examinations with 96-kV or 120-kV; other parameters were the same. Two radiologists independently evaluated following criteria on 5-point Likert scales: osseous spiral lamina, inner and outer cochlear wall, semi-circular canals, mastoid trabecular structure, overall image quality, metal and motion artefacts, depiction of intracochlear electrode position and visualisation of single electrode contacts. Effective radiation dose was assessed. RESULTS Seventy-five patients (females, n = 39 [52.0%], mean age, 55.8 ± 16.5 years) were scanned with 96-kV (n = 32, 42.7%) and 120-kV (n = 43, 57.3%) protocols including CI models from three vendors (vendor A n = 7; vendor B n = 43; vendor C n = 25). Overall image quality, depiction of anatomical structures, and electrode position were rated significantly better in 120-kV images compared to 96-kV (all p < = 0.018). Anatomical structures and electrode position were rated significantly better in 120-kV CBCT for CI models from vendor A and C, while 120-kV did not provide improved image quality in CI models from vendor B. Radiation doses were significantly higher for 120-kV scans compared to 96-kV (0.15 vs. 0.08 mSv, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS 120-kV and 96-kV CBCT provide good diagnostic images for the postoperative CI evaluation. While 120-kV showed improved depiction of temporal bone and CI electrode position compared to 96-kV in most CI models, the 120-kV protocol should be chosen wisely due to a substantially higher radiation exposure.
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- Iris Burck
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Mathematical Modeling, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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Pai I, Connor S, Komninos C, Ourselin S, Bergeles C. The impact of the size and angle of the cochlear basal turn on translocation of a pre-curved mid-scala cochlear implant electrode. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1024. [PMID: 38200135 PMCID: PMC10781700 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47133-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Scalar translocation is a severe form of intra-cochlear trauma during cochlear implant (CI) electrode insertion. This study explored the hypothesis that the dimensions of the cochlear basal turn and orientation of its inferior segment relative to surgically relevant anatomical structures influence the scalar translocation rates of a pre-curved CI electrode. In a cohort of 40 patients implanted with the Advanced Bionics Mid-Scala electrode array, the scalar translocation group (40%) had a significantly smaller mean distance A of the cochlear basal turn (p < 0.001) and wider horizontal angle between the inferior segment of the cochlear basal turn and the mastoid facial nerve (p = 0.040). A logistic regression model incorporating distance A (p = 0.003) and horizontal facial nerve angle (p = 0.017) explained 44.0-59.9% of the variance in scalar translocation and correctly classified 82.5% of cases. Every 1mm decrease in distance A was associated with a 99.2% increase in odds of translocation [95% confidence interval 80.3%, 100%], whilst every 1-degree increase in the horizontal facial nerve angle was associated with an 18.1% increase in odds of translocation [95% CI 3.0%, 35.5%]. The study findings provide an evidence-based argument for the development of a navigation system for optimal angulation of electrode insertion during CI surgery to reduce intra-cochlear trauma.
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- Irumee Pai
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.
- St. Thomas' Hearing Implant Centre, St. Thomas' Hospital, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, 2nd Floor Lambeth Wing, London, SE1 7EH, UK.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Department of Radiology, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Department of Neuroradiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Derieppe A, Gendre A, Bourget-Aguilar K, Bordure P, Michel G. Comparative study of vestibular function preservation in manual versus robotic-assisted cochlear implantation. Cochlear Implants Int 2024; 25:23-27. [PMID: 37985652 DOI: 10.1080/14670100.2023.2271221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare vestibular outcomes in cochlear implant (CI) surgery, between robotic-assisted insertion of the electrodes versus manual insertion. METHODS We performed a monocentric retrospective study. From March 2021, the robotic system RobOtol© was used for all CI cases. We compared this robotic-assisted insertion group with a manual insertion group of patients who received a CI between July 2020 and March 2021. Primary objective was vestibular outcome. We used objective vestibular function tests: caloric testing, Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP), and Video Head Impulse Test (VHIT). Secondary objectives were postoperative complications including patient-reported postoperative vertigo. RESULTS We found no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of caloric testing, VEMP or VHIT outcomes. In patient-reported outcomes, there was significantly more vertigo in the manual insertion group compared with robotic-assisted insertion. CONCLUSION It is hypothesized that a non-traumatic insertion would cause less vestibular dysfunction postoperatively. Larger prospective studies are required to determine whether robotic-assisted CI insertion has a significant impact on vestibular outcomes in CI surgery.
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- Arthur Derieppe
- Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
- National Hearing Implant and Viani Research Center, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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Bruschke S, Baumann U, Stöver T. Residual low-frequency hearing after early device activation in cochlear implantation. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:3977-3985. [PMID: 36943438 PMCID: PMC10382339 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-07887-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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PURPOSE The cochlear implant (CI) is a standard treatment for patients with severe to profound hearing loss. In recent years, early device activation of the sound processor after 2-3 days following surgery has been established. The aim of this study is to evaluate the residual hearing of CI patients with substantial preoperative low-frequency hearing after early device activation over a period of 12 months. METHODS Results were compared between an early fitted group (EF) with device activation to less than 15 days after CI surgery and a control group (CG) with device activation after 3-6 weeks. In total, 57 patients were divided into EF group (n = 32), and CG (n = 25). Low-frequency residual hearing and speech recognition in quiet and in noise were compared over an observation period of 12 months. RESULTS No significant difference (p > 0.05) in the residual low-frequency hearing PTAlow between EF and CG was found, neither preoperatively (EF 33.2 dB HL/CG 35.0 dB HL), nor postoperatively (EF 46.8 dB HL/CG 46.2 dB HL). In both groups, postoperative residual hearing decreased compared to preoperative and remained stable within the first year after CI surgery. Furthermore, both groups showed no significant differences (p > 0.05) in speech recognition in quiet and in noise within the first year. CONCLUSION Early device activation is feasible in CI patients with preoperative low-frequency residual hearing, without an additional effect on postoperative hearing preservation.
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- Stefanie Bruschke
- Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, ENT Department, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt a. M, Germany.
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, ENT Department, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt a. M, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, ENT Department, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt a. M, Germany
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Starovoyt A, Shaheen E, Putzeys T, Kerckhofs G, Politis C, Wouters J, Verhaert N. Anatomically and mechanically accurate scala tympani model for electrode insertion studies. Hear Res 2023; 430:108707. [PMID: 36773540 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2023.108707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The risk of insertion trauma in cochlear implantation is determined by the interplay between individual cochlear anatomy and electrode insertion mechanics. Whereas patient anatomy cannot be changed, new surgical techniques, devices for cochlear monitoring, drugs, and electrode array designs are continuously being developed and tested, to optimize the insertion mechanics and prevent trauma. Preclinical testing of these developments is a crucial step in feasibility testing and optimization for clinical application. Human cadaveric specimens allow for the best simulation of an intraoperative setting. However, their availability is limited and it is not possible to conduct repeated, controlled experiments on the same sample. A variety of artificial cochlear models have been developed for electrode insertion studies, but none of them were both anatomically and mechanically representative for surgical insertion into an individual cochlea. In this study, we developed anatomically representative models of the scala tympani for surgical insertion through the round window, based on microCT images of individual human cochleae. The models were produced in transparent material using commonly-available 3D printing technology at a desired scale. The anatomical and mechanical accuracy of the produced models was validated by comparison with human cadaveric cochleae. Mechanical evaluation was performed by recording insertion forces, counting the number of inserted electrodes and grading tactile feedback during manual insertion of a straight electrode by experienced cochlear implant surgeons. Our results demonstrated that the developed models were highly representative for the anatomy of the original cochleae and for the insertion mechanics in human cadaveric cochleae. The individual anatomy of the produced models had a significant impact on the insertion mechanics. The described models have a promising potential to accelerate preclinical development and testing of atraumatic insertion techniques, reducing the need for human cadaveric material. In addition, realistic models of the cochlea can be used for surgical training and preoperative planning of patient-tailored cochlear implantation surgery.
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- Anastasiya Starovoyt
- Research Group Experimental Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Leuven Brain Institute, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UZ Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Research Group Experimental Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Leuven Brain Institute, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Biomechanics lab, Institute of Mechanics, Materials, and Civil Engineering, UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium; Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; IREC, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Research, UCLouvain, Woluwé-Saint-Lambert, Belgium; Prometheus, Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UZ Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Research Group Experimental Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Leuven Brain Institute, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Research Group Experimental Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Leuven Brain Institute, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, UZ Leuven, University Hospitals of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Nadour H, Bozorg Grayeli A, Poisson G, Belharet K. CochleRob: Parallel-Serial Robot to Position a Magnetic Actuator around a Patient's Head for Intracochlear Microrobot Navigation. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:2973. [PMID: 36991684 PMCID: PMC10054852 DOI: 10.3390/s23062973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Our work introduces a new robotic solution named CochleRob, which is used for the administration of super-paramagnetic antiparticles as drug carriers into the human cochlea for the treatment of hearing loss caused by damaged cochlea. This novel robot architecture presents two key contributions. First, CochleRob has been designed to meet specifications pertaining to ear anatomy, including workspace, degrees of freedom, compactness, rigidity, and accuracy. The first objective was to develop a safer mathod to administer drugs to the cochlea without the need for catheter or CI insertion. Secondly, we aimed at developing and validating the mathemathical models, including forward, inverse, and dynamic models, to support the robot function. Our work provides a promising solution for drug administration into the inner ear.
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- Housseyne Nadour
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), GIPSA-Lab, École Doctorale Électronique, Électrotechnique, Automatique, Traitement du Signal (ED EEATS), 38100 Grenoble, France
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dijon University Hospital, 21000 Dijon, France
- CNRS UMR 6306 Le2i Research Laboratory, 21078 Dijon, France
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- PRISME EA 4229, Université d’Orléans, 45100 Orléans, France
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- PRISME EA 4229, JUNIA-HEI, 2 Allée Jean Vaillé, 36000 Châteauroux, France
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Human cochlear microstructures at risk of electrode insertion trauma, elucidated in 3D with contrast-enhanced microCT. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2191. [PMID: 36750646 PMCID: PMC9905077 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-29401-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Cochlear implant restores hearing loss through electrical stimulation of the hearing nerve from within the cochlea. Unfortunately, surgical implantation of this neuroprosthesis often traumatizes delicate intracochlear structures, resulting in loss of residual hearing and compromising hearing in noisy environments and appreciation of music. To avoid cochlear trauma, insertion techniques and devices have to be adjusted to the cochlear microanatomy. However, existing techniques were unable to achieve a representative visualization of the human cochlea: classical histology damages the tissues and lacks 3D perspective; standard microCT fails to resolve the cochlear soft tissues; and previously used X-ray contrast-enhancing staining agents are destructive. In this study, we overcame these limitations by performing contrast-enhanced microCT imaging (CECT) with a novel polyoxometalate staining agent Hf-WD POM. With Hf-WD POM-based CECT, we achieved nondestructive, high-resolution, simultaneous, 3D visualization of the mineralized and soft microstructures in fresh-frozen human cochleae. This enabled quantitative analysis of the true intracochlear dimensions and led to anatomical discoveries, concerning surgically-relevant microstructures: the round window membrane, the Rosenthal's canal and the secondary spiral lamina. Furthermore, we demonstrated that Hf-WD POM-based CECT enables quantitative assessment of these structures as well as their trauma.
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Ebrahimi-Madiseh A, Nickbakht M, Eikelboom RH, Bennett RJ, Friedland PL, Atlas MD, Jessup RL. Models of service delivery in adult cochlear implantation and evaluation of outcomes: A scoping review of delivery arrangements. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0285443. [PMID: 37163533 PMCID: PMC10171603 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to describe available evidence of cochlear implantation delivery arrangements in adults and the outcomes by which these service models are measured. METHODS Scoping review of English language, primary studies conducted on adults (≥18 years) with ten or more subjects, published between January 2000 and June 2022, which assessed the effects of delivery arrangements of cochlear implantation were included. MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, AMED, PsycINFO, LILACS, KoreaMed, IndMed, Cochrane CRCT, ISRCTN registry, WHO ICTRP and Web of Science were systematically searched. Included studies had to have a method section explicitly measure at least one of the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organization of Care (EPOC) outcome category. Criteria for systematic reviews and delivery arrangement category based on EPOC taxonomy was included in data extraction. Data was narratively synthesized based on EPOC categories. RESULTS A total of 8135 abstracts were screened after exclusion of duplicates, of these 357 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Around 40% of the studies investigated how care is delivered, focusing on quality and safety systems. New care pathways to coordinate care and the use of information and communication technology were emerging areas. There was little evidence on continuity, coordination and integration of care, how the workforce is managed, where care is provided and changes in the healthcare environment. The main outcome measure for various delivery arrangements were the health status and performance in a test. CONCLUSION A substantial body of evidence exists about safety and efficacy of cochlear implantation in adults, predominantly focused on surgical aspects and this area is rapidly growing. There is a lack of evidence on aspects of care delivery that may have more impact on patients' experience such as continuity, coordination and integration of care and should be a focus of future research. This would lead to a better understanding of how patient's view CI experience, associated costs and the value of different care models.
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- Azadeh Ebrahimi-Madiseh
- UWA Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Telethon Speech and Hearing, Perth, Australia
- Ear Science Institute Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Centre for Hearing Research (CHEAR), School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Ear Science Institute Australia, Perth, Australia
- Center for Ear Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Ear Science Institute Australia, Perth, Australia
- Centre for Hearing Research (CHEAR), School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Center for Ear Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- UWA Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- University of Notre Dame Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Ear Science Institute Australia, Perth, Australia
- Center for Ear Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Rural Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Northern Health, Hospital Without Walls Service, Melbourne, Australia
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Starovoyt A, Quirk BC, Putzeys T, Kerckhofs G, Nuyts J, Wouters J, McLaughlin RA, Verhaert N. An optically-guided cochlear implant sheath for real-time monitoring of electrode insertion into the human cochlea. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19234. [PMID: 36357503 PMCID: PMC9649659 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23653-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In cochlear implant surgery, insertion of perimodiolar electrode arrays into the scala tympani can be complicated by trauma or even accidental translocation of the electrode array within the cochlea. In patients with partial hearing loss, cochlear trauma can not only negatively affect implant performance, but also reduce residual hearing function. These events have been related to suboptimal positioning of the cochlear implant electrode array with respect to critical cochlear walls of the scala tympani (modiolar wall, osseous spiral lamina and basilar membrane). Currently, the position of the electrode array in relation to these walls cannot be assessed during the insertion and the surgeon depends on tactile feedback, which is unreliable and often comes too late. This study presents an image-guided cochlear implant device with an integrated, fiber-optic imaging probe that provides real-time feedback using optical coherence tomography during insertion into the human cochlea. This novel device enables the surgeon to accurately detect and identify the cochlear walls ahead and to adjust the insertion trajectory, avoiding collision and trauma. The functionality of this prototype has been demonstrated in a series of insertion experiments, conducted by experienced cochlear implant surgeons on fresh-frozen human cadaveric cochleae.
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- Anastasiya Starovoyt
- grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Neurosciences, ExpORL, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Neurosciences, Leuven Brain Institute, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- grid.1010.00000 0004 1936 7304Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia ,grid.1010.00000 0004 1936 7304Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia
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- grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Neurosciences, ExpORL, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Neurosciences, Leuven Brain Institute, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- grid.7942.80000 0001 2294 713XBiomechanics Laboratory, Institute of Mechanics, Materials, and Civil Engineering, UCLouvain, 1348 Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ,grid.7942.80000 0001 2294 713XInstitute of Experimental and Clinical Research, UCLouvain, 1200 Woluwé-Saint-Lambert, Belgium ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Prometheus, Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Imaging and Pathology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ,Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Medical Imaging Research Center, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Neurosciences, ExpORL, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Neurosciences, Leuven Brain Institute, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- grid.1010.00000 0004 1936 7304Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia ,grid.1010.00000 0004 1936 7304Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia ,grid.1012.20000 0004 1936 7910School of Engineering, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009 Australia
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- grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Neurosciences, ExpORL, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Neurosciences, Leuven Brain Institute, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ,grid.410569.f0000 0004 0626 3338Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals of Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Hrncirik F, Roberts IV, Swords C, Christopher PJ, Chhabu A, Gee AH, Bance ML. Impact of Scala Tympani Geometry on Insertion Forces during Implantation. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:999. [PMID: 36354508 PMCID: PMC9688204 DOI: 10.3390/bios12110999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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(1) Background: During a cochlear implant insertion, the mechanical trauma can cause residual hearing loss in up to half of implantations. The forces on the cochlea during the insertion can lead to this mechanical trauma but can be highly variable between subjects which is thought to be due to differing anatomy, namely of the scala tympani. This study presents a systematic investigation of the influence of different geometrical parameters of the scala tympani on the cochlear implant insertion force. The influence of these parameters on the insertion forces were determined by testing the forces within 3D-printed, optically transparent models of the scala tympani with geometric alterations. (2) Methods: Three-dimensional segmentations of the cochlea were characterised using a custom MATLAB script which parametrised the scala tympani model, procedurally altered the key shape parameters (e.g., the volume, vertical trajectory, curvature, and cross-sectional area), and generated 3D printable models that were printed using a digital light processing 3D printer. The printed models were then attached to a custom insertion setup that measured the insertion forces on the cochlear implant and the scala tympani model during a controlled robotic insertion. (3) Results: It was determined that the insertion force is largely unaffected by the overall size, curvature, vertical trajectory, and cross-sectional area once the forces were normalised to an angular insertion depth. A Capstan-based model of the CI insertion forces was developed and matched well to the data acquired. (4) Conclusion: By using accurate 3D-printed models of the scala tympani with geometrical alterations, it was possible to demonstrate the insensitivity of the insertion forces to the size and shape of the scala tympani, after controlling for the angular insertion depth. This supports the Capstan model of the cochlear implant insertion force which predicts an exponential growth of the frictional force with an angular insertion depth. This concludes that the angular insertion depth, rather than the length of the CI inserted, should be the major consideration when evaluating the insertion force and associated mechanical trauma caused by cochlear implant insertion.
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- Filip Hrncirik
- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Physiology, Development and Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 3DY, UK
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- Clinical School, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0SP, UK
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- Department of Physiology, Development and Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 3DY, UK
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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Abolpour Moshizi S, Pastras CJ, Sharma R, Parvez Mahmud MA, Ryan R, Razmjou A, Asadnia M. Recent advancements in bioelectronic devices to interface with the peripheral vestibular system. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 214:114521. [PMID: 35820254 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Balance disorders affect approximately 30% of the population throughout their lives and result in debilitating symptoms, such as spontaneous vertigo, nystagmus, and oscillopsia. The main cause of balance disorders is peripheral vestibular dysfunction, which may occur as a result of hair cell loss, neural dysfunction, or mechanical (and morphological) abnormality. The most common cause of vestibular dysfunction is arguably vestibular hair cell damage, which can result from an array of factors, such as ototoxicity, trauma, genetics, and ageing. One promising therapy is the vestibular prosthesis, which leverages the success of the cochlear implant, and endeavours to electrically integrate the primary vestibular afferents with the vestibular scene. Other translational approaches of interest include stem cell regeneration and gene therapies, which aim to restore or modify inner ear receptor function. However, both of these techniques are in their infancy and are currently undergoing further characterization and development in the laboratory, using animal models. Another promising translational avenue to treating vestibular hair cell dysfunction is the potential development of artificial biocompatible hair cell sensors, aiming to replicate functional hair cells and generate synthetic 'receptor potentials' for sensory coding of vestibular stimuli to the brain. Recently, artificial hair cell sensors have demonstrated significant promise, with improvements in their output, such as sensitivity and frequency selectivity. This article reviews the history and current state of bioelectronic devices to interface with the labyrinth, spanning the vestibular implant and artificial hair cell sensors.
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia; School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia; School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Perth, WA, 6027, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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The effect of the surgical approach and cochlear implant electrode on the structural integrity of the cochlea in human temporal bones. Sci Rep 2022; 12:17068. [PMID: 36224234 PMCID: PMC9556579 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21399-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Cochlear implants (CI) restore hearing of severely hearing-impaired patients. Although this auditory prosthesis is widely considered to be very successful, structural cochlear trauma during cochlear implantation is an important problem, reductions of which could help to improve hearing outcomes and to broaden selection criteria. The surgical approach in cochlear implantation, i.e. round window (RW) or cochleostomy (CO), and type of electrode-array, perimodiolar (PM) or lateral wall (LW), are variables that might influence the probability of severe trauma. We investigated the effect of these two variables on scalar translocation (STL), a specific type of severe trauma. Thirty-two fresh frozen human cadaveric ears were evenly distributed over four groups receiving either RW or CO approach, and either LW or PM array. Conventional radiological multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) was compared with a reconstruction method that uncoils the spiral shape of the cochlea (UCR). Histological analysis showed that RW with PM array had STL rate of 87% (7/8), CO approach with LW array 75% (6/8), RW approach with LW array 50% (4/8) and CO approach with PM array 29% (2/7). STL assessment using UCR showed a higher inter-observer and histological agreement (91 and 94% respectively), than that using MPR (69 and 74% respectively). In particular, LW array positions were difficult to assess with MPR. In conclusion, the interaction between surgical approach and type of array should be preoperatively considered in cochlear implant surgery. UCR technique is advised for radiological assessment of CI positions, and in general it might be useful for pathologies involving the inner ear or other complex shaped bony tubular structures.
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Genetic Mechanism Study of Auditory Phoenix Spheres and Transcription Factors Prediction for Direct Reprogramming by Bioinformatics. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810287. [PMID: 36142199 PMCID: PMC9499413 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Hearing loss is the most common irreversible sensory disorder. By delivering regenerative cells into the cochlea, cell-based therapy provides a novel strategy for hearing restoration. Recently, newly-identified phoenix cells have drawn attention due to their nearly unlimited self-renewal and neural differentiation capabilities. They are a promising cell source for cell therapy and a potential substitute for induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in many in vitro applications. However, the underlying genomic mechanism of their self-renewal capabilities is largely unknown. The aim of this study was to identify hub genes and potential molecular mechanisms between differentiated and undifferentiated phoenix cells and predict transcription factors (TFs) for direct reprogramming. Material and Methods: The datasets were downloaded from the ArrayExpress database. Samples of differentiated and undifferentiated phoenix cells with three biological replicates were utilised for bioinformatic analysis. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened and the Gene Ontology (GO) terms and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment were investigated. The gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was conducted to verify the enrichment of four self-defined gene set collections, followed by protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction and subcluster analysis. The prediction of TFs for direct reprogramming was performed based on the TRANSFAC database. Results: Ten hub genes were identified to be the key candidates for self-renewal. Ten TFs were predicted as the direct reprogramming factors. This study provides a theoretical foundation for understanding phoenix cells and clues for direct reprogramming, which would stimulate further experiments and clinical applications in hearing research and treatment.
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Recent Advances in Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Design Parameters. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13071081. [PMID: 35888898 PMCID: PMC9323156 DOI: 10.3390/mi13071081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Cochlear implants are neural implant devices that aim to restore hearing in patients with severe sensorineural hearing impairment. Here, the main goal is to successfully place the electrode array in the cochlea to stimulate the auditory nerves through bypassing damaged hair cells. Several electrode and electrode array parameters affect the success of this technique, but, undoubtedly, the most important one is related to electrodes, which are used for nerve stimulation. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive resource on the electrodes currently being used in cochlear implant devices. Electrode materials, shape, and the effect of spacing between electrodes on the stimulation, stiffness, and flexibility of electrode-carrying arrays are discussed. The use of sensors and the electrical, mechanical, and electrochemical properties of electrode arrays are examined. A large library of preferred electrodes is reviewed, and recent progress in electrode design parameters is analyzed. Finally, the limitations and challenges of the current technology are discussed along with a proposal of future directions in the field.
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High-speed flat-detector computed tomography for temporal bone imaging and postoperative control of cochlear implants. Neuroradiology 2022; 64:1437-1445. [PMID: 35410396 PMCID: PMC9177478 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-022-02940-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Flat-detector computed tomography (FD-CT) is the standard for cochlear implant (CI) imaging. FD-CT systems differ in technical characteristics. Our aim was an evaluation of two different FD-CT generations with different protocols and hardware regarding image quality, radiation dose, and scan time. METHODS Two temporal bone specimens (- / + CI = TB0/TB1) were scanned using three different scanners: two FD-CT systems with different scanning protocols (standard FD-CT: 20 s 70 kV, 20 s 109 kV; high-speed FD-CT [HS-FD-CT]: 7 s 109 kV, 9 s 109 kV, 14 s 72 kV) and MS-CT (5 s 120 kV). Acquired datasets were evaluated in consensus reading regarding qualitative and quantitative parameters: addressing CI- and cochlea-specific parameters, cochlea delineation, lamina spiralis ossea visibility, distinction of single CI electrodes, determination of intracochlear implant position, stapes delineation, and mastoidal septation were assessed. Addressing protocol-specific parameters, radiation dose (dose-length-product/DLP), and scan time were assessed. RESULTS Two HS-FD-CT protocols (14 s/9 s) provide higher or equivalent diagnostic information regarding CI- and cochlea-specific parameters compared to both standard FD-CT protocols. The fastest HS-FD-CT protocol (7 s)-providing inferior diagnostic information compared to all other FD-CT protocols-still exceeds MS-CT. The highest DLP was recorded for the 14 s HS-FD-CT protocol (TB1 = 956 mGycm); the lowest DLPs were recorded for the 7 s HS-FD-CT protocol (TB0 = 188 mGycm) and for MS-CT (TB0 = 138 mGycm), respectively. HS-FD-CT allows a significant reduction of scan time compared to standard FD-CT. CONCLUSION High-speed FD-CT improves visualization of temporal bone anatomy and postoperative assessment of CIs by combining excellent image quality, fast scan time, and reasonable radiation exposure.
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van der Jagt AMA, Briaire JJ, Boehringer S, Verbist BM, Frijns JHM. Prolonged Insertion Time Reduces Translocation Rate of a Precurved Electrode Array in Cochlear Implantation. Otol Neurotol 2022; 43:e427-e434. [PMID: 35213473 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS Insertion speed during cochlear implantation determines the risk of cochlear trauma. By slowing down insertion speed tactile feedback is improved. This is highly conducive to control the course of the electrode array along the cochlear contour and prevent translocation from the scala tympani to the scala vestibuli. BACKGROUND Limiting insertion trauma is a dedicated goal in cochlear implantation to maintain the most favorable situation for electrical stimulation of the remaining stimulable neural components of the cochlea. Surgical technique is one of the potential influencers on translocation behavior of the electrode array. METHODS The intrascalar position of 226 patients, all implanted with a precurved electrode array, aiming a mid-scalar position, was evaluated. One group (n = 113) represented implantation with an insertion time less than 25 seconds (fast insertion) and the other group (n = 113) was implanted in 25 or more seconds (slow insertion). A logistic regression analysis studied the effect of insertion speed on insertion trauma, controlled for surgical approach, cochlear size, and angular insertion depth. Furthermore, the effect of translocation on speech performance was evaluated using a linear mixed model. RESULTS The translocation rate within the fast and slow insertion groups were respectively 27 and 10%. A logistic regression analysis showed that the odds of dislocation increases by 2.527 times with a fast insertion, controlled for surgical approach, cochlear size, and angular insertion depth (95% CI = 1.135, 5.625). We failed to find a difference in speech recognition between patients with and without translocated electrode arrays. CONCLUSION Slowing down insertion speed till 25 seconds or longer reduces the incidence of translocation.
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- Department of Radiology
- Department of Radiology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology
- Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Lin CC, Chiu T, Chiou HP, Chang CM, Hsu CJ, Wu HP. Residual hearing preservation for cochlear implantation surgery. Tzu Chi Med J 2021; 33:359-364. [PMID: 34760631 PMCID: PMC8532579 DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_181_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cochlear implantation (CI) has developed for more than four decades. Initially, CI was used for profound bilateral hearing impairment. However, the indications for CI have expanded in recent years to include children with symptomatic partial deafness. Therefore, CI strategies to preserve residual hearing are important for both patients and otologists. The loss of residual low-frequency hearing is thought to be the result of many factors. All surgical methods have the same goal: protect the delicate intracochlear structures and preserve residual low-frequency hearing to improve speech perception abilities. Fully opening the round window membrane, a straight electrode array, slower insertion speed, and the use of corticosteroids result in a higher rate of hearing preservation. Several factors, like the way of surgical approaches, length of arrays and timing of activation, may not affect the residual hearing preservation. Therefore, the classic atraumatic technique, including the very slow and delicate insertion and administration of intraoperative corticosteroids, can improve hearing outcomes.
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- Chung-Ching Lin
- Department of Otolaryngology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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Hafeez N, Du X, Boulgouris N, Begg P, Irving R, Coulson C, Tourrel G. Electrical impedance guides electrode array in cochlear implantation using machine learning and robotic feeder. Hear Res 2021; 412:108371. [PMID: 34689069 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2021.108371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cochlear Implant provides an electronic substitute for hearing to severely or profoundly deaf patients. However, postoperative hearing outcomes significantly depend on the proper placement of electrode array (EA) into scala tympani (ST) during cochlear implant surgery. Due to limited intra-operative methods to access array placement, the objective of the current study was to evaluate the relationship between EA complex impedance and different insertion trajectories in a plastic ST model. A prototype system was designed to measure bipolar complex impedance (magnitude and phase) and its resistive and reactive components of electrodes. A 3-DoF actuation system was used as an insertion feeder. 137 insertions were performed from 3 different directions at a speed of 0.08 mm/s. Complex impedance data of 8 electrode pairs were sequentially recorded in each experiment. Machine learning algorithms were employed to classify both the full and partial insertion lengths. Support Vector Machine (SVM) gave the highest 97.1% accuracy for full insertion. When a real-time prediction was tested, Shallow Neural Network (SNN) model performed better than other algorithms using partial insertion data. The highest accuracy was found at 86.1% when 4 time samples and 2 apical electrode pairs were used. Direction prediction using partial data has the potential of online control of the insertion feeder for better EA placement. Accessing the position of the electrode array during the insertion has the potential to optimize its intraoperative placement that will result in improved hearing outcomes.
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- Nauman Hafeez
- Institute of Environment, Health and Societies, Brunel University, London, UB8 3PH, UK.
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- Institute of Environment, Health and Societies, Brunel University, London, UB8 3PH, UK
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- Institute of Environment, Health and Societies, Brunel University, London, UB8 3PH, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, B15 2GW, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, B15 2GW, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, B15 2GW, UK
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Panara K, Shahal D, Mittal R, Eshraghi AA. Robotics for Cochlear Implantation Surgery: Challenges and Opportunities. Otol Neurotol 2021; 42:e825-e835. [PMID: 33993143 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Recent advancements in robotics have set forth a growing body of evidence for the clinical application of the robotic cochlear implantation (RCI), with many potential benefits. This review aims to summarize these efforts, provide the latest developments in this exciting field, and explore the challenges associated with the clinical implementation of RCI. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE databases. STUDY SELECTION A search was conducted using the keywords "robotics otolaryngology," "robotic cochlear implant," "minimally-invasive cochlear implantation," "minimally-invasive mastoidectomy," and "percutaneous cochlear implant" with all of their synonyms. Literature selection criteria included articles published in English, and articles from 1970 to present. RESULTS The use of robotics in neurotology is a relatively new endeavor that continues to evolve. Robotics is being explored by various groups to facilitate in the various steps of cochlear implant surgery, including drilling a keyhole approach to the middle ear for implants, inner ear access, and electrode insertion into the cochlea. Initial clinical trials have successfully implanted selected subjects using robotics. CONCLUSIONS The use of robotics in cochlear implants remains in its very early stages. It is hoped that robotics will improve clinical outcomes. Although successful implants with robots are reported in the literature, there are some challenges that need to be addressed before this approach can become an acceptable option for the conventional cochlear implant surgery, such as safety, time, efficiency, and cost. However, it is hoped that further advancements in robotic technology will help in overcoming these barriers leading to successful implementation for clinical utility.
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- Kush Panara
- Department of Otolaryngology, Cochlear Implant and Hearing Research Laboratory
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cochlear Implant and Hearing Research Laboratory
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cochlear Implant and Hearing Research Laboratory
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cochlear Implant and Hearing Research Laboratory
- Department of Neurological Surgery
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
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Jahn KN, Arenberg JG. Electrophysiological Estimates of the Electrode-Neuron Interface Differ Between Younger and Older Listeners With Cochlear Implants. Ear Hear 2021; 41:948-960. [PMID: 32032228 PMCID: PMC10424265 DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000000827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The primary objective of this study was to quantify differences in evoked potential correlates of spiral ganglion neuron (SGN) density between younger and older individuals with cochlear implants (CIs) using the electrically evoked compound action potential (ECAP). In human temporal bone studies and in animal models, SGN density is the lowest in older subjects and in those who experienced long durations of deafness during life. SGN density also varies as a function of age at implantation and hearing loss etiology. Taken together, it is likely that younger listeners who were deafened and implanted during childhood have denser populations of SGNs than older individuals who were deafened and implanted later in life. In animals, ECAP amplitudes, amplitude growth function (AGF) slopes, and their sensitivity to stimulus interphase gap (IPG) are predictive of SGN density. The authors hypothesized that younger listeners who were deafened and implanted as children would demonstrate larger ECAP amplitudes, steeper AGF slopes, and greater IPG sensitivity than older, adult-deafened and implanted listeners. DESIGN Data were obtained from 22 implanted ears (18 individuals). Thirteen ears (9 individuals) were deafened and implanted as children (child-implanted group), and nine ears (9 individuals) were deafened and implanted as adults (adult-implanted group). The groups differed significantly on a number of demographic variables that are implicitly related to SGN density: (1) chronological age; (2) age at implantation; and (3) duration of preimplantation hearing loss. ECAP amplitudes, AGF linear slopes, and thresholds were assessed on a subset of electrodes in each ear in response to two IPGs (7 and 30 µsec). Speech recognition was assessed using a medial vowel identification task. RESULTS Compared with the adult-implanted listeners, individuals in the child-implanted group demonstrated larger changes in ECAP amplitude when the IPG of the stimulus was increased from 7 to 30 µsec (i.e., greater IPG sensitivity). On average, child-implanted participants also had larger ECAP amplitudes and steeper AGF linear slopes than the adult-implanted participants, irrespective of IPG. IPG sensitivity for AGF linear slope and ECAP threshold did not differ between age groups. Vowel recognition performance was not correlated with any of the ECAP measures assessed in this study. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study support the theory that young CI listeners who were deafened and implanted during childhood may have denser neural populations than older listeners who were deafened and implanted as adults. Potential between-group differences in SGN integrity emphasize a need to investigate optimized CI programming parameters for younger and older listeners.
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- Kelly N. Jahn
- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Eaton-Peabody Laboratories, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Eaton-Peabody Laboratories, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114, USA
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OBJECTIVE Given the heterogeneity of papers about electrocochleography (ECochG) and cochlear implantation (CI) and the absence of a systematic review in the current literature, the aim of this work was to analyze the uses of ECochG in the different stages of CI. DATA SOURCES A search of PubMed from inception to December 8, 2019, with cross-references, was executed. Keywords were: "Cochlear Implant" OR "Cochlear Implantation" AND "Electrocochleography" OR "ECochG." The main eligibility criteria were English-language articles, investigating the use of ECochG in the different phases of CI. STUDY SELECTION Literature reviews, editorials, case reports, conference papers were excluded, as were papers in which ECochG was just sporadically executed. DATA EXTRACTION The quality of the included studies was assessed using "The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology" (STROBE) Statement. DATA SYNTHESIS A total of 95 articles were identified and 60 papers were included. The included articles covered a timeframe from 2003 to 2019. Of the 60 papers, 46 were human studies, 12 animal studies, and two involved more data sets. Eleven related to the diagnostic phase, 43 described intraoperative monitoring, and 10 were regarding follow-up testing. Hearing preservation was the most discussed topic with 25 included articles. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE ECochG measurements appeared to be useful in many aspects of CI, such as hearing preservation. Our review is the first that shows the evolution of the technique and how much has been achieved from the earliest experiments to the most recent signal process refinements and device implementation in CI.
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Eisenhut F, Lang S, Taha L, Hoelter P, Wiesmueller M, Uder M, Iro H, Doerfler A, Hornung J. Identification of anatomic risk factors for scalar translocation in cochlear implant patients. Z Med Phys 2021; 31:254-264. [PMID: 33648794 DOI: 10.1016/j.zemedi.2021.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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AIM Microanatomical evaluation of cochlear implant (CI) patients to identify anatomical risk factors for a scalar translocation. METHODS CI patients with both a regular scala tympani spiralization (group A) and a scalar translocation (group B) were identified via postoperative flat-detector computed tomography (FD-CT). Then, the corresponding preoperative multislice computed tomography (MS-CT) and postoperative FD-CT datasets were assessed: First, the cochleae were separated in 6 segments of 45° each. Next, quantitative (cochlea height, length, depth, cochlear duct diameter [CD] per segment; percentual tapering of the CD per segment named cochlear geometry index [CGI]) and qualitative (identifiability of the CI model; CI-integrity; intracochlear array position) parameters were evaluated and compared for both groups. Receiver-operating-characteristics (ROC) analysis was performed for the CGI. RESULTS In total, 40 preoperative MS-CT and postoperative FD-CT datasets (nA=20; nB=20) were analysed. Model "CI 512" was successfully identified and CI-integrity has been confirmed in all cases. Quantitative analysis showed a significant difference of both the CD at 0° (CDA0°= 2.06± 0.23mm; CDB0°= 2.19±0.18mm; p0°= 0.04) and the CGI of the first segment (CGIA0°-45°= 18.87±6.04%; CGIB0°-45°= 28.89±8.58%; p0°-45°= 0.0001). For all other 5 cochlear segments there was no significant difference of CD and CGI; there was no significant difference of external cochlea diameters. The area under the curve (AUC) of the CGI0-45° was 0.864 with 24.50° as the optimal cut-off value to discriminate patients with a scala tympani spiralization and a scalar translocation. CGI0-45° of> 24.50° allowed the correct identification of 85% of patients with a scalar translocation. CONCLUSION CI insertion trauma is associated with a significantly higher narrowing of the proximal basal cochlea turn (BCT). The CGI as percentual tapering of the BCT turned out as reliable, clinically applicable parameter for identification of patients with an increased risk for a scalar translocation.
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- Felix Eisenhut
- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Waldstraße 1, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Radiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Radiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Waldstraße 1, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Waldstraße 1, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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Jwair S, Prins A, Wegner I, Stokroos RJ, Versnel H, Thomeer HGXM. Scalar Translocation Comparison Between Lateral Wall and Perimodiolar Cochlear Implant Arrays - A Meta-Analysis. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:1358-1368. [PMID: 33159469 PMCID: PMC8246990 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Objectives/Hypothesis Two types of electrode arrays for cochlear implants (CIs) are distinguished: lateral wall and perimodiolar. Scalar translocation of the array can lead to intracochlear trauma by penetrating from the scala tympani into the scala vestibuli or scala media, potentially negatively affecting hearing performance of CI users. This systematic review compares the lateral wall and perimodiolar arrays with respect to scalar translocation. Study Design Systematic review. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were reviewed for studies published within the last 11 years. No other limitations were set. All studies with original data that evaluated the occurrence of scalar translocation or tip fold‐over (TF) with postoperative computed tomography (CT) following primary cochlear implantation in bilateral sensorineuronal hearing loss patients were considered to be eligible. Data were extracted independently by two reviewers. Results We included 33 studies, of which none were randomized controlled trials. Meta‐analysis of five cohort studies comparing scalar translocation between lateral wall and perimodiolar arrays showed that lateral wall arrays have significantly lower translocation rates (7% vs. 43%; pooled odds ratio = 0.12). Translocation was negatively associated with speech perception scores (weighted mean 41% vs. 55%). Tip fold‐over of the array was more frequent with perimodiolar arrays (X2 = 6.8, P < .01). Conclusions Scalar translocation and tip fold‐overs occurred more frequently with perimodiolar arrays than with lateral wall arrays. In addition, translocation of the array negatively affects hearing with the cochlear implant. Therefore, if one aims to minimize clinically relevant intracochlear trauma, lateral wall arrays would be the preferred option for cochlear implantation. Laryngoscope, 131:1358–1368, 2021
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- Saad Jwair
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Widmann G, Dejaco D, Luger A, Schmutzhard J. Pre- and post-operative imaging of cochlear implants: a pictorial review. Insights Imaging 2020; 11:93. [PMID: 32803542 PMCID: PMC7429612 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-020-00902-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Cochlear implants are increasingly used to treat sensorineural hearing disorders in both children and adults. Pre-operative computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging play a pivotal role in patient selection, to rule out findings that preclude surgery or identify conditions which may have an impact on the surgical procedure. The post-operative position of the electrode array within the cochlea can be reliably identified using cone-beam computed tomography. Recognition of scalar dislocation, cochlear dislocation, electrode fold, and malposition of the electrode array may have important consequences for the patient such as revision surgery or adapted fitting.
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- Gerlig Widmann
- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, A-6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, A-6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Speech Perception Outcomes for Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients Using a Lateral Wall or Perimodiolar Array. Otol Neurotol 2020; 40:608-616. [PMID: 31083082 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000002189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM To assess the speech perception outcomes of adult CI recipients with significant preimplant low frequency hearing, examining differences between perimodiolar and lateral wall electrode placement in order to provide clinical guidance for clinicians and surgeons. METHODS A prospective cohort study was undertaken identifying all adults who received a thin straight electrode array (TSEA) at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital (RVEEH) from 2010 to 2015 and who had a preimplant low frequency pure tone median ≤70 dB HL (n = 63). A retrospective review was completed of the RVEEH database to identify a comparison group who had been implanted with a perimodiolar electrode array, comprising adults implanted between 2004 and 2011 (PM Group) with preimplant hearing equivalent to the TSEA group (n = 70). The TSEA Group were further divided into subgroups in which n = 19 used EAS (TSEA-EAS) and n = 44 who used electric-only hearing (TSEA-Standard). RESULTS There was no significant difference in median speech perception outcomes between the TSEA and PM Groups (TSEA 61.7%, PM 67.3%, p = 0.954). A significant difference was found between the TSEA-EAS and TSEA-Standard subgroups for median speech perception outcome (TSEA-EAS median 73.5%, TSEA-Standard median 58.3%, p = 0.043). CONCLUSIONS Significant speech perception benefit following cochlear implantation was achieved with both the perimodiolar and lateral wall electrode arrays and no significant difference was found between outcomes with those array types in this population of adults with functional low frequency hearing pre-implant. Those that received a TSEA, had preserved hearing, and utilised an EAS sound processor performed better than their peers with a TSEA and electric-only hearing.
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Outcomes for a clinically representative cohort of hearing-impaired adults using the Nucleus® CI532 cochlear implant. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 277:1625-1635. [PMID: 32140773 PMCID: PMC7198645 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-05893-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Hearing performance data was collected from a large heterogeneous group of subjects implanted with the Cochlear™ Nucleus® CI532 with Slim Modiolar Electrode, for the purposes of postmarket clinical follow-up. Data was analysed for factors which may predict postoperative speech recognition scores. METHODS Data was collected retrospectively from five German clinics for 159 subjects from March 2017 to August 2018. Hearing thresholds and recognition scores for monosyllabic words in quiet and sentences in noise were measured preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS There was a mean gain of 44% points (95% CI 39-49%) at 6 months in monosyllable scores in quiet for implanted ears. Preoperative hearing thresholds in implant ears increased systematically with decreasing age; however, younger subjects had better baseline monosyllable scores with hearing aids compared with older subjects. Baseline performance alone explained 14% of the variation in postoperative scores. Residual hearing was preserved on average to within 22 dB at 250 Hz and 30 dB at 500 Hz of preoperative levels. CONCLUSIONS In a large and varied cohort of routinely treated hearing-impaired adults, speech recognition with the CI532 for German monosyllabic words in quiet at 6 months was equivalent to performance reported at one year or more in other published studies. Although younger subjects had poorer preoperative pure-tone thresholds, they had better preoperative word recognition scores compared with older subjects, and also had higher post implant scores. Further research is required to identify if this phenomenon is just applicable to German health system assessment and referral practices.
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Gonzalez JR, Cass ND, Banakis Hartl RM, Peacock J, Cass SP, Greene NT. Characterizing Insertion Pressure Profiles During Cochlear Implantation: Simultaneous Fluoroscopy and Intracochlear Pressure Measurements. Otol Neurotol 2020; 41:e46-e54. [PMID: 31613835 PMCID: PMC10821719 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000002437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Combined electrical-acoustical stimulation (EAS) has gained popularity as patients with residual hearing are increasingly undergoing cochlear implantation. Preservation of residual hearing correlates with hearing outcomes, but loss of hearing occurs in a subset of these patients. Several mechanisms have been proposed as causing this hearing loss; we have previously described high amplitude pressure transients, equivalent to high-level noise exposures, in the inner ear during electrode insertion. The source of these transients has not been identified. METHODS Cadaveric human heads were prepared with an extended facial recess. Fiber-optic pressure sensors were inserted into the scala vestibuli and scala tympani to measure intracochlear pressures. Two cochlear implant (CI) electrode styles (straight and perimodiolar) were inserted during time-synced intracochlear pressures and video fluoroscopy measurements. RESULTS CI electrode insertions produced pressure transients in the cochlea up to 160 to 170 dB pSPL equivalent for both styles, consistent with previous results. However, the position of the electrode within the cochlea when transients were generated differed (particularly contact with the medial or lateral walls). CONCLUSIONS These results begin to elucidate the insertion pressure profiles of CI electrodes, which can be used to improve CI electrode designs and facilitate "silent-insertions" to improve chances of hearing preservation.
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- Joseph R. Gonzalez
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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Rau TS, Kreul D, Lexow J, Hügl S, Zuniga MG, Lenarz T, Majdani O. Characterizing the size of the target region for atraumatic opening of the cochlea through the facial recess. Comput Med Imaging Graph 2019; 77:101655. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2019.101655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Investigation of ultra-low insertion speeds in an inelastic artificial cochlear model using custom-made cochlear implant electrodes. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 275:2947-2956. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-5159-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Eshraghi AA, Ocak E. Cochlear Implant Electrode Choice in Challenging Surgical Cases: Malformation, Residual Hearing, Ossification, or Reimplantation. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40136-017-0171-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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