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Dhanasingh A, Nielsen SB, Beal F, Schilp S, Hessler R, Jolly C, Hochmair I. Cochlear implant electrode design for safe and effective treatment. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1348439. [PMID: 38756216 PMCID: PMC11096578 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1348439] [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: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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The optimal placement of a cochlear implant (CI) electrode inside the scala tympani compartment to create an effective electrode-neural interface is the base for a successful CI treatment. The characteristics of an effective electrode design include (a) electrode matching every possible variation in the inner ear size, shape, and anatomy, (b) electrically covering most of the neuronal elements, and (c) preserving intra-cochlear structures, even in non-hearing preservation surgeries. Flexible electrode arrays of various lengths are required to reach an angular insertion depth of 680° to which neuronal cell bodies are angularly distributed and to minimize the rate of electrode scalar deviation. At the time of writing this article, the current scientific evidence indicates that straight lateral wall electrode outperforms perimodiolar electrode by preventing electrode tip fold-over and scalar deviation. Most of the available literature on electrode insertion depth and hearing outcomes supports the practice of physically placing an electrode to cover both the basal and middle turns of the cochlea. This is only achievable with longer straight lateral wall electrodes as single-sized and pre-shaped perimodiolar electrodes have limitations in reaching beyond the basal turn of the cochlea and in offering consistent modiolar hugging placement in every cochlea. For malformed inner ear anatomies that lack a central modiolar trunk, the perimodiolar electrode is not an effective electrode choice. Most of the literature has failed to demonstrate superiority in hearing outcomes when comparing perimodiolar electrodes with straight lateral wall electrodes from single CI manufacturers. In summary, flexible and straight lateral wall electrode type is reported to be gentle to intra-cochlear structures and has the potential to electrically stimulate most of the neuronal elements, which are necessary in bringing full benefit of the CI device to recipients.
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Hamed N, Alahmadi A, Abdelsamad Y, Alballaa A, Almuhawas F, Allami H, Almousa H, Hagr A. A novel method for evaluating mastoid defect regrowth after cochlear implantation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9194. [PMID: 38649424 PMCID: PMC11035648 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59295-x] [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: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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This retrospective study examined mastoid defects resulting from cochlear implant (CI) surgery and their potential for spontaneous regrowth across different age groups. Spontaneous closure of mastoid defects has been observed in certain CI patients during revision surgery or through post-operative temporal bone computer tomography (TB-CT). The analysis encompassed 123 CI recipients, comprising 81.3% children and 18.7% adults, who underwent post-operative TB-CT scans. Using image adjustment software, the study measured mastoid defect areas and found a significant reduction in children's defects between the initial and subsequent scans. Notably, mastoid defect areas differed significantly between children and adults at both time points. Furthermore, the analysis revealed significant correlations between mastoid defect areas and the age at implantation as well as the time elapsed since the CI surgery and the first CT scan. This study provides valuable insights for evaluating CI patients scheduled for revision surgery by assessing potential surgical challenges and duration. Furthermore, it may have a pivotal role in evaluating patients who experience postauricular swelling subsequent to CI surgery.
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- Nezar Hamed
- King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), King Saud University, P.O. Box: 245, 11411, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), King Saud University, P.O. Box: 245, 11411, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), King Saud University, P.O. Box: 245, 11411, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), King Saud University, P.O. Box: 245, 11411, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), King Saud University, P.O. Box: 245, 11411, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), King Saud University, P.O. Box: 245, 11411, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), King Saud University, P.O. Box: 245, 11411, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Thompson NJ, Dillon MT, Nix EP, Overton AB, Selleck AM, Dedmon MM, Brown KD. Variables Affecting Cochlear Implant Performance After Loss of Residual Hearing. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:1868-1873. [PMID: 37767794 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31066] [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: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Determine variables that influence post-activation performance for cochlear implant (CI) recipients who lost low-frequency acoustic hearing. METHODS A retrospective review evaluated CNC word recognition for adults with normal to moderately severe low-frequency hearing (preoperative unaided thresholds of ≤70 dB HL at 250 Hz) who were implanted between 2012 and 2021 at a tertiary academic center, lost functional acoustic hearing, and were fit with a CI-alone device. Performance scores were queried from the 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24-month post-activation visits. A linear mixed model evaluated the effects of age at implantation, array length (long vs. mid/short), and preoperative low-frequency hearing (normal to mild, moderate, and moderately severe) on speech recognition with a CI alone. RESULTS 113 patients met the inclusion criteria. There was a significant main effect of interval (p < 0.001), indicating improved word recognition post-activation despite loss of residual hearing. There were significant main effects of age (p = 0.029) and array length (p = 0.038), with no effect of preoperative low-frequency hearing (p = 0.171). There was a significant 2-way interaction between age and array length (p = 0.018), indicating that older adults with mid/short arrays performed more poorly than younger adults with long lateral wall arrays when functional acoustic hearing was lost. CONCLUSION CI recipients with preoperative functional low-frequency hearing experience a significant improvement in speech recognition with a CI alone as compared to preoperative performance-despite the loss of low-frequency hearing. Age and electrode array length may play a role in post-activation performance. These data have implications for the preoperative counseling and device selection for hearing preservation candidates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 134:1868-1873, 2024.
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- Nicholas J Thompson
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Audiology Department, UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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Aebischer P, Weder S, Vischer M, Mantokoudis G, Caversaccio M, Wimmer W. Uncovering Vulnerable Phases in Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Insertion: Insights from an In Vitro Model. Otol Neurotol 2024; 45:e271-e280. [PMID: 38346807 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000004130] [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: 03/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to improve our understanding of the mechanics involved in the insertion of lateral wall cochlear implant electrode arrays. DESIGN A series of 30 insertion experiments were conducted by three experienced surgeons. The experiments were carried out in a previously validated artificial temporal bone model according to established soft surgery guidelines. The use of an in vitro setup enabled us to comprehensively evaluate relevant parameters, such as insertion force, intracochlear pressure, and exact electrode array position in a controlled and repeatable environment. RESULTS Our findings reveal that strong intracochlear pressure transients are more frequently caused during the second half of the insertion, and that regrasping the electrode array is a significant factor in this phenomenon. For choosing an optimal insertion speed, we show that it is crucial to balance slow movement to limit intracochlear stress with short duration to limit tremor-induced pressure spikes, challenging the common assumption that a slower insertion is inherently better. Furthermore, we found that intracochlear stress is affected by the order of execution of postinsertion steps, namely sealing the round window and posterior tympanotomy with autologous tissue and routing of the excess cable into the mastoid cavity. Finally, surgeons' subjective estimates of physical parameters such as speed, smoothness, and resistance did not correlate with objectively assessed measures, highlighting that a thorough understanding of intracochlear mechanics is essential for an atraumatic implantation. CONCLUSION The results presented in this article allow us to formulate evidence-based surgical recommendations that may ultimately help to improve surgical outcome and hearing preservation in cochlear implant patients.
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- Department for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
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- Department for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
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- Department for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
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Manrique-Huarte R, Álvarez de Linera-Alperi M, Pérez-Fernández N, Manrique M. Acute histological reactions in the otolith organs to inner ear drug delivery through a cochlear implant. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1363481. [PMID: 38469594 PMCID: PMC10926955 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1363481] [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: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Introduction Cochlear implantation is currently regarded as a safe and minimally invasive procedure. However, cochlear implantation can have an impact on vestibular function, despite the lack of correlation between patient symptomatology and damage in vestibular tests. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the presence of hydrops and histological reactions at the level of the vestibule after cochlear implantation with dexamethasone pump delivery in Macaca fascicularis (Mf). Materials and methods A detailed histological study was conducted on a total of 11 Mf. All 11 Mf were divided into three groups: 5 Mf were implanted with an electrode array HL-14 connected to a pump delivering FITC-dextran for 24 h (Group A); 4 Mf were implanted with a CI electrode array attached to a pump for FITC-dextran delivery for 7 days (Group B); and 2 Mf were considered the control group, without any kind of cochlear device implantation (Group C). After drug deliver, the selected macaques were euthanized to collect tissue samples for histological analysis. An experienced observer, focusing on the utricle and saccule areas, conducted a blinded inner ear histology analysis. Results Surgical procedures were successfully performed in all cases. No signs of cochlear reaction to the device were observed, including neither collapse nor fibrosis. Endolymphatic sinus dilatation was observed in Mf4A and Mf3B, while cochlear hydrops was observed in Mf3A. The mean areas of the utricle and saccule exhibited some statistically significant differences, specifically, in the saccule between groups C and both groups A (p = 0.028) and B (p = 0.029); however, no significant differences were observed between groups A and B or among comparisons of the utricle. Discussion A significant concern relates to the safety of cochlear implantation with regard to vestibular preservation and hearing. New advancements in electrode arrays, such as CI devices coupled with delivery pumps, pose a challenge in maintaining minimally traumatic surgical concept-based procedures without affecting the inner ear homeostasis. The implantation of this device may cause vestibular hydrops in the saccule, indicating that the longer the time of substance release, the greater the grade of hydrops evidenced at the saccular level. Apart from this finding, the risk of histological damage to the vestibule is low.
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- Raquel Manrique-Huarte
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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Böttcher-Rebmann G, Schell V, Zuniga MG, Salcher R, Lenarz T, Rau TS. Preclinical evaluation of a tool for insertion force measurements in cochlear implant surgery. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg 2023; 18:2117-2124. [PMID: 37310560 PMCID: PMC10589184 DOI: 10.1007/s11548-023-02975-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Trauma that may be inflicted to the inner ear (cochlea) during the insertion of an electrode array (EA) in cochlear implant (CI) surgery can significantly decrease the hearing outcome of patients with residual hearing. Interaction forces between the EA and the cochlea are a promising indicator for the likelihood of intracochlear trauma. However, insertion forces have only been measured in laboratory setups. We recently developed a tool to measure the insertion force during CI surgery. Here, we present the first ex vivo evaluation of our tool with a focus on usability in the standard surgical workflow. METHODS Two CI surgeons inserted commercially available EAs into three temporal bone specimens. The insertion force and the orientation of the tool were recorded together with camera footage. The surgeons answered a questionnaire after each insertion to evaluate the surgical workflow with respect to CI surgery. RESULTS The EA insertion using our tool was rated successful in all 18 trials. The surgical workflow was evaluated to be equivalent to standard CI surgery. Minor handling challenges can be overcome through surgeon training. The peak insertion forces were 62.4 mN ± 26.7 mN on average. Peak forces significantly correlated to the final electrode insertion depth, supporting the assumption that the measured forces mainly correspond to intracochlear events and not extracochlear friction. Gravity-induced forces of up to 28.8 mN were removed from the signal, illustrating the importance of the compensation of such forces in manual surgery. CONCLUSION The results show that the tool is ready for intraoperative use. In vivo insertion force data will improve the interpretability of experimental results in laboratory settings. The implementation of live insertion force feedback to surgeons could further improve residual hearing preservation.
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- Georg Böttcher-Rebmann
- Department of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence EXC 2177/1 "Hearing4all", Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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Tessler I, Gecel NA, Glicksberg BS, Shivatzki S, Shapira Y, Zimlichman E, Alon EE, Klang E, Wolfovitz A. A Five-Decade Text Mining Analysis of Cochlear Implant Research: Where We Started and Where We Are Heading. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1891. [PMID: 38003940 PMCID: PMC10673015 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59111891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Since its invention in the 1970s, the cochlear implant (CI) has been substantially developed. We aimed to assess the trends in the published literature to characterize CI. Materials and Methods: We queried PubMed for all CI-related entries published during 1970-2022. The following data were extracted: year of publication, publishing journal, title, keywords, and abstract text. Search terms belonged to the patient's age group, etiology for hearing loss, indications for CI, and surgical methodological advancement. Annual trends of publications were plotted. The slopes of publication trends were calculated by fitting regression lines to the yearly number of publications. Results: Overall, 19,428 CIs articles were identified. Pediatric-related CI was the most dominant sub-population among the age groups, with the highest rate and slope during the years (slope 5.2 ± 0.3, p < 0.001), while elderly-related CIs had significantly fewer publications. Entries concerning hearing preservation showed the sharpest rise among the methods, from no entries in 1980 to 46 entries in 2021 (slope 1.7 ± 0.2, p < 0.001). Entries concerning robotic surgery emerged in 2000, with a sharp increase in recent years (slope 0.5 ± 0.1, p < 0.001). Drug-eluting electrodes and CI under local-anesthesia have been reported only in the past five years, with a gradual rise. Conclusions: Publications regarding CI among pediatrics outnumbered all other indications, supporting the rising, pivotal role of CI in the rehabilitation of children with sensorineural hearing loss. Hearing-preservation publications have recently rapidly risen, identified as the primary trend of the current era, followed by a sharp rise of robotic surgery that is evolving and could define the next revolution.
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- Idit Tessler
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel (S.S.); (Y.S.); (E.E.A.); (A.W.)
- ARC Innovation Center, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel; (E.Z.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel (S.S.); (Y.S.); (E.E.A.); (A.W.)
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- Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel (S.S.); (Y.S.); (E.E.A.); (A.W.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel (S.S.); (Y.S.); (E.E.A.); (A.W.)
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- ARC Innovation Center, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel; (E.Z.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel (S.S.); (Y.S.); (E.E.A.); (A.W.)
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- ARC Innovation Center, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel; (E.Z.); (E.K.)
- Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel (S.S.); (Y.S.); (E.E.A.); (A.W.)
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Chau IY, Li SYH, Shiao AS, Islam AS, Coelho DH. Early effects of very early cochlear implant activation on tinnitus. J Chin Med Assoc 2023; 86:850-853. [PMID: 37481759 DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cochlear implantation (CI) has long been the standard of care for patients with severe-to-profound hearing impairment. Yet the benefits of CI extend far beyond speech understanding, with mounting recent literature supporting its role in tinnitus abatement. However, those studies have uniformly analyzed the effects of tinnitus after the traditional 3-4 weeks waiting period between CI surgery and device activation. As many clinics are shifting these waiting intervals to become shorter (in some cases within 24 hours, little is known about tinnitus abatement very early in the postoperative period. The aim of this study was to compare preoperative and postoperative tinnitus handicaps in this unique but growing population of very early-activated patients. METHODS Twenty-seven adults with severe-to-profound hearing impairment with chronic tinnitus (>6 months) were included. Patients with concomitant psychiatric disorders were excluded. All patients were implanted with the same array and were switched on within 24 hours after the surgery. Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) was recorded preoperatively, immediately after activation at 24 hours postoperatively, at 1 week, 2 weeks, and I month after activation. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare values between preoperative assessment and respective fitting sessions. RESULTS Mean THI 24 hours after implantation increased in comparison to that assessed preoperatively (77.6 vs 72.5, p = 0.001). By 1 week after surgery, the THI had decreased to 54.9 ( p < 0.001). This trend continued and was statistically significant at 2 weeks (36.0, p < 0.001) and 1 month (28.5, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION On average, most patients with tinnitus will note a significant improvement in their tinnitus handicap when activated within 24 hours of CI. However, tinnitus does increase between surgery and 24 hours, most likely reflecting not only intracochlear changes, but modulation of the entire auditory pathway. Following this early rise, the tinnitus continues to abate over the following month. Patients with tinnitus may benefit from early activation, although should be counseled that they may experience an exacerbation during the very early postoperative period.
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- Ivy Yenwen Chau
- Department of Otolaryngology, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Manrique-Huarte R, Garaycochea O, Troconis DP, Pérez-Fernández N, Manrique M. Histopathological reaction in the vestibule after cochlear implantation in Macaca fascicularis. J Neurol Sci 2023; 450:120672. [PMID: 37210936 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2023.120672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Cochlear implantation surgery (CI) is considered a safe procedure and is the standard treatment for the auditory rehabilitation in patients with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss. Although the development of minimally traumatic surgical concepts (MTSC) have enabled the preservation of residual hearing after the implantation, there is scarce literature regarding the vestibular affection following MTCS. The aim of the study is to analyze histopathologic changes in the vestibule after CI in an animal model (Macaca fascicularis). Cochlear implantation was performed successfully in 14 ears following MTCS. They were classified in two groups upon type of electrode array used. Group A (n = 6) with a FLEX 28 electrode array and Group B (n = 8) with HL14 array. A 6-month follow-up was carried out with periodic objective auditory testing. After their sacrifice, histological processing and subsequent analysis was carried out. Intracochlear findings, vestibular presence of fibrosis, obliteration or collapse is analyzed. Saccule and utricle dimensions and neuroepithelium width is measured. Cochlear implantation was performed successfully in all 14 ears through a round window approach. Mean angle of insertion was >270° for group A and 180-270° for group B. In group A auditory deterioration was observed in Mf 1A, Mf2A and Mf5A with histopathological signs of scala tympani ossification, saccule collapse (Mf1A and Mf2A) and cochlear aqueduct obliteration (Mf5A). Besides, signs of endolymphatic sinus dilatation was seen for Mf2B and Mf5A. Regarding group B, no auditory deterioration was observed. Histopathological signs of endolymphatic sinus dilatation were seen in Mf 2B and Mf 8B. In conclusion, the risk of histological damage of the vestibular organs following minimally traumatic surgical concepts and the soft surgery principles is very low. CI surgery is a safe procedure and it can be done preserving the vestibular structures.
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- Raquel Manrique-Huarte
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
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Hussain R, Frater A, Calixto R, Karoui C, Margeta J, Wang Z, Hoen M, Delingette H, Patou F, Raffaelli C, Vandersteen C, Guevara N. Anatomical Variations of the Human Cochlea Using an Image Analysis Tool. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12020509. [PMID: 36675438 PMCID: PMC9867191 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12020509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Understanding cochlear anatomy is crucial for developing less traumatic electrode arrays and insertion guidance for cochlear implantation. The human cochlea shows considerable variability in size and morphology. This study analyses 1000+ clinical temporal bone CT images using a web-based image analysis tool. Cochlear size and shape parameters were obtained to determine population statistics and perform regression and correlation analysis. The analysis revealed that cochlear morphology follows Gaussian distribution, while cochlear dimensions A and B are not well-correlated to each other. Additionally, dimension B is more correlated to duct lengths, the wrapping factor and volume than dimension A. The scala tympani size varies considerably among the population, with the size generally decreasing along insertion depth with dimensional jumps through the trajectory. The mean scala tympani radius was 0.32 mm near the 720° insertion angle. Inter-individual variability was four times that of intra-individual variation. On average, the dimensions of both ears are similar. However, statistically significant differences in clinical dimensions were observed between ears of the same patient, suggesting that size and shape are not the same. Harnessing deep learning-based, automated image analysis tools, our results yielded important insights into cochlear morphology and implant development, helping to reduce insertion trauma and preserving residual hearing.
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- Raabid Hussain
- Research & Technology, Oticon Medical, 06220 Vallauris, France
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- Research & Technology, Oticon Medical, 06220 Vallauris, France
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- Research & Technology, Oticon Medical, 06220 Vallauris, France
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- Clinical Evidence Department, Oticon Medical, 06220 Vallauris, France
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- Research and Development, KardioMe, 01851 Nova Dubnica, Slovakia
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- Epione Team, Inria, Université Côte d’Azur, 06902 Sophia Antipolis, France
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- Clinical Evidence Department, Oticon Medical, 06220 Vallauris, France
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- Epione Team, Inria, Université Côte d’Azur, 06902 Sophia Antipolis, France
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- Research & Technology, Oticon Medical, 06220 Vallauris, France
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- Institut Universitaire de la Face et du Cou, Nice, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Université Côte d’Azur, 06100 Nice, France
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- Institut Universitaire de la Face et du Cou, Nice, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Université Côte d’Azur, 06100 Nice, France
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- Institut Universitaire de la Face et du Cou, Nice, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Université Côte d’Azur, 06100 Nice, France
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Cochlear implantation (CI) has become the standard treatment for patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss. To date, an estimated 750,000 individuals spanning the entire lifecycle have benefited from this life-changing technology. Traditionally, the device is not "activated" for 3 to 4 weeks after surgery. However, an increasing number of centers have recently begun to question the conventional wisdom that several weeks are necessary and are activating their patients' device sooner after CI. This review aimed to provide a comprehensive insight to better understand the feasibility, outcomes, benefits, and limitations of very early cochlear implant activation. Data sources from published medical literature were reviewed. A detailed examination and summary were provided. History and safety were also emphasized. It was observed that approximately 20 studies have reported their experience with very early cochlear implant activation, ranging from the day of surgery to 1 week. Outcome measures are disparate, although there is general agreement that early activation is not only feasible but also provides some real-life benefits to patients and caregivers. The surgical, electrophysiological, audiological, and other outcomes were also reviewed. Very early activation is safe and beneficial in patients with cochlear implants. Many CI centers believe that such a process can lead to improvements in both patient-centered and fiscally responsible care. Although not ideal for all patients, cochlear implant programs may consider this option for their patients.
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- Daniel H Coelho
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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Can Electrocochleography Help Preserve Hearing After Cochlear Implantation With Full Electrode Insertion? Otol Neurotol 2022; 43:789-796. [PMID: 35861647 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the utility of intracochlear electrocochleography (ECochG) monitoring during cochlear implant (CI) surgery on postoperative hearing preservation. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized clinical trial. SETTING Ten high-volume, tertiary care CI centers. PATIENTS Adult patients with sensorineural hearing loss meeting the CI criteria who selected an Advanced Bionics CI. METHODS Patients were randomized to CI surgery either with audible ECochG monitoring available to the surgeon during electrode insertion or without ECochG monitoring. Hearing preservation was determined by comparing preoperative unaided low-frequency (125-, 250-, and 500-Hz) pure-tone average (LF-PTA) to postoperative LF-PTA at CI activation. Pre- and post-CI computed tomography was used to determine electrode scalar location and electrode translocation. RESULTS Eighty-five adult CI candidates were enrolled. The mean (standard deviation [SD]) unaided preoperative LF-PTA across the sample was 54 (17) dB HL. For the whole sample, hearing preservation was "good" (i.e., LF-PTA change 0-15 dB) in 34.5%, "fair" (i.e., LF-PTA change >15-29 dB) in 22.5%, and "poor" (i.e., LF-PTA change ≥30 dB) in 43%. For patients randomized to ECochG "on," mean (SD) LF-PTA change was 27 (20) dB compared with 27 (23) dB for patients randomized to ECochG "off" ( p = 0.89). Seven percent of patients, all of whom were randomized to ECochG off, showed electrode translocation from the scala tympani into the scala vestibuli. CONCLUSIONS Although intracochlear ECochG during CI surgery has important prognostic utility, our data did not show significantly better hearing preservation in patients randomized to ECochG "on" compared with ECochG "off."
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Biological Response Dynamics to Cochlear Implantation: Modeling and Modulating the Electrode–Tissue Interface. Ear Hear 2022; 43:1687-1697. [DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Current Concepts and Future Trends in Increasing the Benefits of Cochlear Implantation: A Narrative Review. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58060747. [PMID: 35744010 PMCID: PMC9229893 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58060747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Hearing loss is the most common neurosensory disorder, and with the constant increase in etiological factors, combined with early detection protocols, numbers will continue to rise. Cochlear implantation has become the gold standard for patients with severe hearing loss, and interest has shifted from implantation principles to the preservation of residual hearing following the procedure itself. As the audiological criteria for cochlear implant eligibility have expanded to include patients with good residual hearing, more attention is focused on complementary development of otoprotective agents, electrode design, and surgical approaches. The focus of this review is current aspects of preserving residual hearing through a summary of recent trends regarding surgical and pharmacological fundamentals. Subsequently, the assessment of new pharmacological options, novel bioactive molecules (neurotrophins, growth factors, etc.), nanoparticles, stem cells, and gene therapy are discussed.
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Conversations in Cochlear Implantation: The Inner Ear Therapy of Today. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12050649. [PMID: 35625577 PMCID: PMC9138212 DOI: 10.3390/biom12050649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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As biomolecular approaches for hearing restoration in profound sensorineural hearing loss evolve, they will be applied in conjunction with or instead of cochlear implants. An understanding of the current state-of-the-art of this technology, including its advantages, disadvantages, and its potential for delivering and interacting with biomolecular hearing restoration approaches, is helpful for designing modern hearing-restoration strategies. Cochlear implants (CI) have evolved over the last four decades to restore hearing more effectively, in more people, with diverse indications. This evolution has been driven by advances in technology, surgery, and healthcare delivery. Here, we offer a practical treatise on the state of cochlear implantation directed towards developing the next generation of inner ear therapeutics. We aim to capture and distill conversations ongoing in CI research, development, and clinical management. In this review, we discuss successes and physiological constraints of hearing with an implant, common surgical approaches and electrode arrays, new indications and outcome measures for implantation, and barriers to CI utilization. Additionally, we compare cochlear implantation with biomolecular and pharmacological approaches, consider strategies to combine these approaches, and identify unmet medical needs with cochlear implants. The strengths and weaknesses of modern implantation highlighted here can mark opportunities for continued progress or improvement in the design and delivery of the next generation of inner ear therapeutics.
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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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Walia A, Shew MA, Ettyreddy A, Lefler SM, Jiramongkolchai P, Wick CC, Durakovic N, Buchman CA, Herzog JA. Early Hearing Preservation Outcomes Following Cochlear Implantation With New Slim Lateral Wall Electrode Using Electrocochleography. Otol Neurotol 2022; 43:443-451. [PMID: 35170555 PMCID: PMC8959404 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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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OBJECTIVE Describe early hearing preservation (HP) cochlear implantation (CI) outcomes using a new slim lateral wall electrode (SLWE). STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS Adult CI candidates with preoperative low-frequency pure-tone average (LFPTA; 125, 250, 500 Hz) ≤60 dB HL. INTERVENTION CI with and without intracochlear real-time electrocochleography (RT-ECochG). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE HP (LFPTA ≤80 dB HL), LFPTA shift, speech-perception performance measures, postoperative CT reconstruction. RESULTS Forty-two subjects were implanted with the SLWE. Thirty patients underwent full insertion without RT-ECochG feedback, and HP was maintained at 3-months postactivation for 7 (23.3%) patients with mean LFPTA shift of 57.5 ± 25.6 dB HL. RT-ECochG feedback was utilized on 12 patients, of whom 6 patients had full insertions and 6 patients had anywhere from 1 to 3 electrodes left outside of the cochlea based on RT-ECochG feedback. At 3 months postoperatively, HP was achieved on 10 (83.3%) patients and mean LFPTA shift was 18.9 c 11.7 dB HL. Mean difference between LFPTA threshold shift at 3-months postactivation with and without RT-ECochG was 38.6 dB HL (95% CI, 25.6-51.67). There was an improvement in delta CNC from preoperative to 3-months postactivation when using RT-ECochG, with mean difference 20.7% (95% CI, 3.3-38.1). CONCLUSIONS Use of RT-ECochG monitoring during SLWE placement results in fewer full electrode insertions and significantly better HP rates and speech-perception outcomes when compared with unmonitored insertions. Further investigation is needed to evaluate long-term audiologic outcomes to better understand the relationships among ECochG, cochlear trauma, functional outcomes, and HP.
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- Amit Walia
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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Hartl RMB, Greene NT. Measurement and Mitigation of Intracochlear Pressure Transients During Cochlear Implant Electrode Insertion. Otol Neurotol 2022; 43:174-182. [PMID: 34753876 PMCID: PMC10260290 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS High intracochlear pressure transients associated with cochlear implant placement are reduced with smaller, non-styleted arrays, and longer insertion durations. BACKGROUND With increasing focus on hearing preservation during cochlear implant surgery, atraumatic technique is of the utmost importance. Previous studies revealed that high intensity pressure transients can be generated during the insertion of implant electrodes. Resulting acoustic trauma may be one contributing factor to postoperative loss of residual hearing. METHODS Thirty ears in cadaveric specimens were surgically prepared with placement of intracochlear pressure sensors. Sequential implant insertions were made over 10, 30, or 60 seconds using seven randomly ordered electrode styles. Pressures were also measured during common post-insertion electrode manipulations and removal. Measurements were compared between electrode styles and characteristics using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson correlation. RESULTS Implant insertion and post-insertion manipulations produced high-intensity pressure transients with all electrodes tested, with some measurements exceeding 170 dB peak SPL. Average peak pressures were significantly lower for straight, non-stylet electrodes (p << 0.001). The likelihood of generating transients was lowest with the slowest insertions (p << 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Cochlear implant insertion can generate transients in intralabyrinthine pressure levels equivalent to high intensity, impulsive acoustic stimuli known to cause hearing loss. Although transients were observed in all conditions, exposure may be mitigated by using non-styleted electrodes and slow insertion speeds. Additional surgical manipulations can also produce similar high-pressure events. Results from this investigation suggest that use of non-styleted electrodes, slow but steady insertion speeds, and avoidance of post-insertional manipulations are important to reduce cochlear trauma.
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- Renee M. Banakis Hartl
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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Increasing the reliability of real-time electrocochleography during cochlear implantation: a standardized guideline. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 279:4655-4665. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-07204-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Heutink F, Klabbers TM, Huinck WJ, Lucev F, van der Woude WJ, Mylanus EAM, Verbist BM. Ultra-High-Resolution CT to Detect Intracochlear New Bone Formation after Cochlear Implantation. Radiology 2021; 302:605-612. [PMID: 34874202 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.211400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Background Histopathologic studies reported that cochlear implantation, a well-established means to treat severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, may induce inflammation, fibrosis, and new bone formation (NBF) with possible impact on loss of residual hearing and hearing outcome. Purpose To assess NBF in vivo after cochlear implantation with ultra-high-spatial-resolution (UHSR) CT and its implication on long-term residual hearing outcome. Materials and Methods In a secondary analysis of a prospective single-center cross-sectional study, conducted between December 2016 and January 2018, patients with at least 1 year of cochlear implantation experience underwent temporal bone UHSR CT and residual hearing assessment. Two observers evaluated the presence and location of NBF independently, and tetrachoric correlations were used to assess interobserver reliability. In addition, the scalar location of each electrode was assessed. After consensus agreement, participants were classified into two groups: those with NBF (n = 83) and those without NBF (n = 40). The association between NBF and clinical parameters, including electrode design, surgical approach, and long-term residual hearing loss, was tested using the χ2 and Student t tests. Results A total of 123 participants (mean age ± standard deviation, 63 years ± 13; 63 women) were enrolled. NBF was found in 83 of the 123 participants (68%) at 466 of 2706 electrode contacts (17%). Most NBFs (428 of 466, 92%) were found around the 10 most basal contacts, with an interobserver agreement of 86% (2297 of 2683 contacts). Associations between electrode types and surgical approaches were significant (58 of 79 participants with NBF and a precurved electrode vs 24 of 43 with NBF and a straight electrode, P = .04; 64 of 88 participants with NBF and a cochleostomy approach vs 18 of 34 with NBF and a round window approach, P = .03). NBF was least often seen in full scala tympani insertions, but there was no significant association between scalar position and NBF (P = .15). Long-term residual hearing loss was significantly larger in the group with NBF compared with the group without NBF (mean, 22.9 dB ± 14 vs 8.6 dB ± 18, respectively; P = .04). Conclusion In vivo detection of new bone formation (NBF) after cochlear implantation is possible by using ultra-high-spatial-resolution CT. Most cochlear implant recipients develop NBF, predominately located at the base of the cochlea. NBF adversely affects long-term residual hearing preservation. © RSNA, 2021.
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- Floris Heutink
- From the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.) and Radiology (W.J.v.d.W., B.M.V.), Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 16, Route 377, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.); Department of Radiology, Civil Hospital, Vigevano, Italy (F.L.); and Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands (B.M.V.)
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- From the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.) and Radiology (W.J.v.d.W., B.M.V.), Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 16, Route 377, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.); Department of Radiology, Civil Hospital, Vigevano, Italy (F.L.); and Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands (B.M.V.)
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- From the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.) and Radiology (W.J.v.d.W., B.M.V.), Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 16, Route 377, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.); Department of Radiology, Civil Hospital, Vigevano, Italy (F.L.); and Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands (B.M.V.)
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- From the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.) and Radiology (W.J.v.d.W., B.M.V.), Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 16, Route 377, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.); Department of Radiology, Civil Hospital, Vigevano, Italy (F.L.); and Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands (B.M.V.)
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- From the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.) and Radiology (W.J.v.d.W., B.M.V.), Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 16, Route 377, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.); Department of Radiology, Civil Hospital, Vigevano, Italy (F.L.); and Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands (B.M.V.)
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- From the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.) and Radiology (W.J.v.d.W., B.M.V.), Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 16, Route 377, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.); Department of Radiology, Civil Hospital, Vigevano, Italy (F.L.); and Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands (B.M.V.)
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- From the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.) and Radiology (W.J.v.d.W., B.M.V.), Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 16, Route 377, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (F.H., T.M.K., W.J.H., E.A.M.M.); Department of Radiology, Civil Hospital, Vigevano, Italy (F.L.); and Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands (B.M.V.)
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Dhanasingh A, Swords C, Bance M, Van Rompaey V, Van de Heyning P. Cochlear Size Assessment Predicts Scala Tympani Volume and Electrode Insertion Force- Implications in Robotic Assisted Cochlear Implant Surgery. Front Surg 2021; 8:723897. [PMID: 34660676 PMCID: PMC8514755 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.723897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives: The primary aim was to measure the volume of the scala tympani (ST) and the length of the straight portion of the cochlear basal turn from micro-computed tomography (μCT) images. The secondary aim was to estimate the electrode insertion force based on cochlear size and insertion speed. Both of these objectives have a direct clinical relevance in robotic assisted cochlear implant (CI) surgery. Methods: The ST was segmented in thirty μCT datasets to create a three-dimensional (3D) model and calculate the ST volume. The diameter (A-value), the width (B-value), and the straight portion of the cochlear basal turn (S-value) were measured from the oblique coronal plane. Electrode insertion force was measured in ST models of two different sizes, by inserting FLEX24 (24 mm) and FLEX28 (28 mm) electrode arrays at five different speeds (0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 mm/s). Results: The mean A-, B-, and S-values measured from the 30 μCT datasets were 9.0 ± 0.5, 6.7 ± 0.4, and 6.9 mm ± 0.5, respectively. The mean ST volume was 34.2 μl ± 7 (range 23–50 μl). The ST volume increased linearly with an increase in A- and B-values (Pearson's coefficient r = 0.55 and 0.56, respectively). The A-value exhibited linear positive correlation with the B-value and S-value (Pearson's coefficient r = 0.64 and r = 0.66, respectively). In the smaller of the two ST models, insertion forces were higher across the range of insertion speeds during both array insertions, when compared to the upscaled model. Before the maximum electrode insertion depths, a trend toward lower insertion force for lower insertion speed and vice-versa was observed. Conclusion: It is important to determine pre-operative cochlear size as this seems to have an effect upon electrode insertion forces. Higher insertion forces were seen in a smaller sized ST model across two electrode array lengths, as compared to an upscaled larger model. The ST volume, which cannot be visualized on clinical CT, correlates with clinical cochlear parameters. This enabled the creation of an equation capable of predicting ST volume utilizing A- and B-values, thus enabling pre-operative prediction of ST volume.
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- Anandhan Dhanasingh
- Research and Development Department, MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria.,Department of Translational Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Physiology, Development and Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Translational Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Translational Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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An HRCT based scoring system to predict ease of electrode insertion in Cochlear Implantation. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2021; 136:479-485. [PMID: 34588011 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215121002632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aebischer P, Mantokoudis G, Weder S, Anschuetz L, Caversaccio M, Wimmer W. In-Vitro Study of Speed and Alignment Angle in Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Insertions. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2021; 69:129-137. [PMID: 34110987 DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2021.3088232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The insertion of the electrode array is a critical step in cochlear implantation. Herein we comprehensively investigate the impact of the alignment angle and feed-forward speed on deep insertions in artificial scala tympani models with accurate macro-anatomy and controlled frictional properties. METHODS Motorized insertions (n=1033) were performed in six scala tympani models with varying speeds and alignment angles. We evaluated reaction forces and micrographs of the insertion process and developed a mathematical model to estimate the normal force distribution along the electrode arrays. RESULTS Insertions parallel to the cochlear base significantly reduce insertion energies and lead to smoother array movement. Non-constant insertion speeds allow to reduce insertion forces for a fixed total insertion time compared to a constant feed rate. CONCLUSION In cochlear implantation, smoothness and peak forces can be reduced with alignment angles parallel to the scala tympani centerline and with non-constant feed-forward speed profiles. SIGNIFICANCE Our results may help to provide clinical guidelines and improve surgical tools for manual and automated cochlear implantation.
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Improvements in Hearing and in Quality of Life after Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in a Consecutive Sample of Adult Patients with Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112394. [PMID: 34071662 PMCID: PMC8199295 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bilateral cochlear implantation is increasing worldwide. In adults, bilateral cochlear implants (BICI) are often performed sequentially with a time delay between the first (CI1) and the second (CI2) implant. The benefits of BICI have been reported for well over a decade. This study aimed at investigating these benefits for a consecutive sample of adult patients. Improvements in speech-in-noise recognition after CI2 were followed up longitudinally for 12 months with the internationally comparable Finnish matrix sentence test. The test scores were statistically significantly better for BICI than for either CI alone in all assessments during the 12-month period. At the end of the follow-up period, the bilateral benefit for co-located speech and noise was 1.4 dB over CI1 and 1.7 dB over CI2, and when the noise was moved from the front to 90 degrees on the side, spatial release from masking amounted to an improvement of 2.5 dB in signal-to-noise ratio. To assess subjective improvements in hearing and in quality of life, two questionnaires were used. Both questionnaires revealed statistically significant improvements due to CI2 and BICI. The association between speech recognition in noise and background factors (duration of hearing loss/deafness, time between implants) or subjective improvements was markedly smaller than what has been previously reported on sequential BICI in adults. Despite the relatively heterogeneous sample, BICI improved hearing and quality of life.
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Endoscope-assisted Partial Cochlectomy for Intracochlear Schwannoma With Simultaneous Cochlear Implantation: A Case Report. Otol Neurotol 2021; 41:334-338. [PMID: 31923084 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000002539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Intralabyrinthine schwannomas are a small subset of vestibular schwannomas which originate within the labyrinthine structures. Management typically consists of watch-and-wait strategies given that surgical intervention will sacrifice hearing. Endoscopic resection of primary intracochlear schwannoma with simultaneous cochlear implantation for a patient with progressive hearing loss and debilitating tinnitus is described. PATIENT A 56-year-old male presenting with asymmetric left sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) was diagnosed with intracochlear schwannoma on MRI. INTERVENTION Surgery was indicated due to tumor growth on serial imaging, worsening SNHL, and severe tinnitus. Partial cochlectomy was performed via transcanal endoscopic approach. Cochlear implantation via mastoidectomy and posterior tympanotomy was simultaneously performed with a CI512 Contour Advanced implant (Cochlear, Sydney, Australia). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Post partial cochlectomy speech performance. RESULTS Preoperative audiometry showed left profound SNHL with 20% speech recognition score despite maximal amplification. Speech perception testing 5 months postoperatively demonstrated good unilateral discrimination when testing the implanted ear alone (BKB sentences 66%, CUNY sentences 79%), open-set comprehension, and excellent binaural performance. CONCLUSION The endoscope offers an additional viable approach to the otic capsule for the removal of intracochlear schwannoma and good audiologic outcomes can be achieved with simultaneous cochlear implantation even after partial cochlectomy.
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Electric-acoustic stimulation (EAS) is a special treatment modality for those patients who are profoundly deaf in the high-frequency (HF) region and retain usable hearing in the low-frequency (LF) region. Combining the electric stimulation with cochlear implant (CI) in the HF and acoustic amplification of residual hearing using a conventional hearing aid (HA) in the LF region defines EAS. The EAS concept was first proposed by C. von Ilberg from Frankfurt, Germany in the year 1997. In association with MED-EL, all the necessary safety studies were performed in non-human subjects before the first patient received it in 1997. In association with MED-EL, all the necessary safety studies were performed in non-human subjects before the first patient received it in 1999. For the patient to successfully use the EAS concept, the residual hearing needs to be preserved to a high extent and for several years. This requires a highly flexible electrode array in safeguarding the intra-cochlear structures during and after the CI electrode array insertion. Combining the HA unit with the audio processor unit of the CI was necessary for the convenient wearing of the unified audio processor. Fitting of the unified audio processor is another important factor that contributes to the overall success of the EAS treatment. The key translational research efforts at MED-EL were on the development of flexible electrodes, a unified audio processor, innovations in the fitting process, intra-operative monitoring of cochlear health during electrode insertion, pre-operative soft-ware tool to evaluate the cochlear size and electrode selection and some new innovations tried within EAS topic. This article covers the milestones of translational research from the first concept to the widespread clinical use of EAS.
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- MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete Gesellschaft m.b.H., Innsbruck, Austria
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Blakley BW, Seaman M, Alenezi A. Brain-derived nerve growth factor in the cochlea - a reproducibility study. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 49:37. [PMID: 32503640 PMCID: PMC7275362 DOI: 10.1186/s40463-020-00432-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objective Brain-derived nerve growth factor (BDNF) plays an important role in cochlear development so it is plausible that it could restore hearing loss if delivered directly into the cochlea. We wished to confirm our previous report that a single intracochlear injection of brain-derived nerve growth factor (BDNF) was beneficial for hearing in guinea pigs. We wished to assess the reproducibility of our results and assess possible improved methods with a view to developing a clinical treatment for sensorineural hearing loss. Methods CDDP was used to create partial hearing loss in 25 guinea pigs. After 30 days the animals underwent ABR testing and unilateral BDNF injection through the round window in one ear and saline injection into the other ear. After allowing possible effects to stabilize, thirty days later, ABR threshold testing was repeated to assess change in threshold. Results Final ABR thresholds were 60–70 dB and were about 11 dB better in the ears treated with BDNF. Conclusion Our original finding that Intracochlear BDNF can improve hearing in guinea pigs was confirmed, but the improvement demonstrated by the methods in this paper is too small for clinical application.
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- Brian W Blakley
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1R9, Canada.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1R9, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1R9, Canada
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Preservation of Vestibular Function and Residual Hearing After Round Window Cochlear Implantation. Otol Neurotol 2020; 40:878-882. [PMID: 31219963 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000002257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the possible correlation between the loss of short-term residual hearing and vestibular function after cochlear implantation (CI). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective patient review. SETTING Academic tertiary referral center. PATIENTS One hundred twenty patients with normal vestibular function (VF) in the caloric testing and residual hearing (RH) at the frequencies 250, 500, and 1000 Hz on the surgery side between 2008 and 2016 were included in the study. INTERVENTION Primary CI on the first side via round window with a conventional full-length electrode. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Changes of RH and VF 7 weeks after surgery were analyzed. Preservation of RH was defined as measurable postoperative thresholds at the frequencies 250, 500, and 1000 Hz in the pure-tone audiogram. Preservation of the VF after CI was assessed both by an absolute and relative threshold in the caloric testing. RESULTS Seven weeks after implantation, the preservation of RH was achieved in 52 (43.3 %) patients and the preservation of VF in 95 (79.2 %) patients on the operated side. There was no significant statistical correlation between these two parameters. CONCLUSION The loss of RH was more than twice as frequent as the loss of VF. However, no statistical correlation between the failure of the two inner ear functions was found. The exact causes are still unknown, but our data could give an indication that there may be different underlying pathomechanisms.
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Pringle MB, Konieczny KM. Anatomy of the Round Window Region With Relation to Selection of Entry Site Into the Scala Tympani. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:E598-E604. [PMID: 32415784 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The aim of cochlear implantation is to safely insert an electrode array into the scala tympani (ST) while avoiding damage to surrounding structures. There is disagreement on the optimal way of entering the ST-the round window (RW) approach versus cochleostomy. Regardless of the chosen approach, it is vital to understand the regional anatomy, which is complex, difficult to conceptualize, and rarely dissected in temporal bone courses. The goal of this study was to examine the anatomy of the RW to gain more in-depth knowledge on the local relationships of the anatomical structures and propose an approach for entering the ST in cochlear implant surgery tailored to the encountered anatomy. STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric prevalence study and expert opinion with literature review. METHODS Cadaveric temporal bone dissection (n = 13) by the first author assessing the RW anatomy. RESULTS The round window membrane (RWM) and the osseous spiral lamina (OSL) are curved structures, each with a horizontal and a vertical part. The two horizontal portions are very closely apposed. The relationship between the OSL and the RWM determines the best site for a cochleostomy, which if required is best placed anteroinferiorly to the RWM. The distance between the oval window inferior margin and the RW membrane is less than 2 to 3 mm. The ST initially extends inferiorly and medially to the RW. CONCLUSIONS The findings of our dissection have implications for cochlear implant surgery in aiming to avoid trauma to the OSL and basilar membrane and aid decision making in choosing the safest surgical approach. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5. Laryngoscope, 131:E598-E604, 2021.
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- Michael B Pringle
- ENT Department, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- ENT Department, University Hospital Southampton National Health Service Foundation Trust, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Ghai S, Hakim M, Dannenbaum E, Lamontagne A. Prevalence of Vestibular Dysfunction in Children With Neurological Disabilities: A Systematic Review. Front Neurol 2019; 10:1294. [PMID: 31920918 PMCID: PMC6928113 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.01294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background: In children with neurological or neurodevelopmental conditions, vestibular disorders may co-exist with the primary condition and further contribute to disability and restriction in functional independence and participation. Awareness of their existence may favor an early diagnosis and better treatment outcomes. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of vestibular dysfunction in children and adolescents (3–21 years old) diagnosed with either cerebral palsy (CP), traumatic brain injury (TBI), sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), or cochlear implantations (CI). Methods: Four researchers systematically reviewed the literature from three databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL) until June 2018. Results: Twenty-four studies were analyzed in this systematic review. A single, high-quality study reports a prevalence of 48.4% of spastic CP children having a saccular dysfunction. Three fair-quality studies report a prevalence of 14.6–81%, 21 days post-TBI. Twelve poor-to-high quality studies demonstrate a prevalence of 18.7–96.1% in children with SNHL. A prevalence range of 3–84% in children with CI is reported by nine fair-to-high quality studies. Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of the prevalence of vestibular dysfunction in these populations and implement appropriate assessments to improve treatment outcomes.
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- Shashank Ghai
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Feil and Oberfeld Research Centre of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Laval, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Concordia Physio Sport, Laval, QC, Canada
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- Feil and Oberfeld Research Centre of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Laval, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Feil and Oberfeld Research Centre of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Laval, QC, Canada
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Foggia MJ, Quevedo RV, Hansen MR. Intracochlear fibrosis and the foreign body response to cochlear implant biomaterials. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2019; 4:678-683. [PMID: 31890888 PMCID: PMC6929576 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report current knowledge on the topic of intracochlear fibrosis and the foreign body response following cochlear implantation (CI). METHODS A literature search was performed in PubMed to identify peer-reviewed articles. Search components included "cochlear implant," "Foreign body response (FBR)," and "fibrosis." Original studies and review articles relevant to the topic were included. RESULTS Ninety peer-reviewed articles describing the foreign body response or intracochlear fibrosis following CI were included. CONCLUSIONS Intracochlear fibrosis following CI represents a significant limiting factor for the success of CI users. Several strategies have been employed to mitigate the foreign body response within the cochlea including drug delivery systems and modifications in surgical technique and electrode design. A better understanding of the FBR has the potential to improve CI outcomes and the next generation of cochlear prostheses.
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- Megan J. Foggia
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck SurgeryUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIowa CityIowa
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck SurgeryUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIowa CityIowa
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck SurgeryUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIowa CityIowa
- Department of NeurosurgeryUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIowa CityIowa
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Cochlear implant is the first approved cranial nerve stimulator that works by directly stimulating the cochlear nerve. The medical and societal impact of this revolutionary device cannot be understated. This article reviews the evolving indications for cochlear implant, patient assessment, surgical approach, and outcomes for pediatric and adult cochlear implant that demonstrate its impact. Future concepts in cochlear implant are introduced briefly. This article covers a breadth of information; however, it is not intended be entirely comprehensive. Rather, it should serve as a foundation for understanding cochlear implant.
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Garaycochea O, Manrique-Huarte R, Lazaro C, Huarte A, Prieto C, Alvarez de Linera-Alperi M, Manrique M. Comparative study of two different perimodiolar and a straight cochlear implant electrode array: surgical and audiological outcomes. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 277:69-76. [PMID: 31637478 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05680-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the surgical and audiological outcomes with two perimodiolar electrode arrays (Nucleus 512-Contour Advance® y Nucleus 532-Slim Perimodiolar®) and a straight electrode array (Nucleus 422/522). METHODS Patients were retrospectively selected from our cochlear implant program database. Only patients with a history of bilateral, sensorineural postlingually profound hearing loss who underwent cochlear implant surgery with either a N512, a N532 or a N422 were included. Throughout a year of follow-up, pure tone audiometry (PTA), speech perception, Impedances and T-C Thresholds levels were analyzed. Surgical data were also analyzed. RESULTS 66 patients were included (19-CI532, 20-CI512 and 27-CI422). The most common type of cochlea access with the N532, N512 and N422 was through an extended round window, a promontorial cochleostomy and a pure round window, respectively. No significant differences were observed after 12 months in Mean PTA and Speech recognition. No significant differences were seen in the levels of hearing preservation at frequencies of 250 and 500. The average values of the impedances were significantly higher in the CI group N532 and N422 than in the N512. The mean values of the T and C levels were significantly lower in the CI groups N532 and N422 compared with the N512. CONCLUSIONS No significant differences were observed after 12 months in Mean PTA and Speech recognition; however, a faster acquisition of auditory results were observed in the group of patients treated with the CI N532. The type of electrode array influences in the type of cochleostomy.
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- Octavio Garaycochea
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.,University of Navarra, Avenida Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. .,University of Navarra, Avenida Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Spain.
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- University of Navarra School of Medicine, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.,University of Navarra, Avenida Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.,University of Navarra, Avenida Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.,University of Navarra, Avenida Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Clinica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.,University of Navarra, Avenida Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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Badr A, Shabana Y, Mokbel K, Elsharabasy A, Ghonim M, Sanna M. Atraumatic Scala Tympani Cochleostomy; Resolution of the Dilemma. J Int Adv Otol 2019; 14:190-196. [PMID: 30100542 DOI: 10.5152/iao.2018.4974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES While an accurate placement in cochleostomy is critical to ensure appropriate insertion of the cochlear implant (CI) electrode into the scala tympani (ST), the choice of preferred cochleostomy sites widely varied among experienced surgeons. We present a novel technique for precise yet readily applicable localization of the optimum site for performing ST cochleostomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty fresh frozen temporal bones were dissected using the mastoidectomy-posterior tympanotomy approach. Based on the facial nerve and the margins of the round window membrane (RWM), the cochleostomy site was chosen to insert the electrode into the ST while preserving the surrounding intracochlear structures. RESULTS There is a limited safe area suitable for the ST implantation in the area inferior and anterior to the RWM. There is a higher risk of scala vestibuli (SV) insertion anterior to that area. Posterior to that area, the cochlear aqueduct (CA) and inferior cochlear vein (ICV) are liable for the injury. CONCLUSION For atraumatic CI, precise and easy localization of the site of cochleostomy play a pivotal role in preserving intracochlear structures. Accurate setting of the vertical and horizontal orientations is mandatory before choosing the site of cochleostomy. The facial nerve and the margins of the RWM offer a very helpful clue for such localization; meanwhile, it is readily identifiable in the surgical field.
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- Ahmad Badr
- Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Mansoura University School of Medicine, Mansoura City, Egypt
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- Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Mansoura University School of Medicine, Mansoura City, Egypt
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- Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Mansoura University School of Medicine, Mansoura City, Egypt
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- Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Mansoura University School of Medicine, Mansoura City, Egypt
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- Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Mansoura University School of Medicine, Mansoura City, Egypt
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- Department of Otology and Skull Base Surgery, Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Rome, Italy
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Manrique-Huarte R, Calavia D, Alvarez-Gomez L, Huarte A, Perez-Fernández N, Manrique M. Vestibulo-Cochlear Function After Cochlear Implantation in Patients With Meniere's Disease. J Int Adv Otol 2019; 14:18-21. [PMID: 29764776 DOI: 10.5152/iao.2018.4536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To measure the auditory (pure tone audiometry and word recognition scores) and vestibular (video head impulse test and vestibular myogenic potentials) outcomes in patients diagnosed with Meniere's disease (MD) who underwent cochlear implantation. MATERIAL AND METHODS This prospective study included 23 cochlear implant users with MD and 29 patients diagnosed with far-advanced otosclerosis (the control group). RESULTS The preoperative mean pure tone average thresholds were 99 and 122.5 dB for the Meniere's and control groups, respectively. Word recognition scores after cochlear implant yielded a median of 80% and 72% for the Meniere's and control groups, respectively. Semicircular canal gain was not observed to vary post implantation (mean variation for lateral, posterior, and anterior plane was 0, 0.03, and 0, respectively). The mean ocular and cervical myogenic potentials asymmetry varied as 9.65% and 18.39%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The auditory performance improved in patients with MD similar to the general cochlear implant population. No major dysfunction of otolithic or semicircular canal function was demonstrated after the implantation surgery.
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- Raquel Manrique-Huarte
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Navarra Clinic, Pamplona/Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Navarra Clinic, Pamplona/Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Navarra Clinic, Pamplona/Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Navarra Clinic, Pamplona/Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Navarra Clinic, Pamplona/Navarra, Spain
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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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Multicenter US Clinical Trial With an Electric-Acoustic Stimulation (EAS) System in Adults: Final Outcomes. Otol Neurotol 2019; 39:299-305. [PMID: 29342054 PMCID: PMC5821485 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000001691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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To demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the MED-EL Electric-Acoustic Stimulation (EAS) System, for adults with residual low-frequency hearing and severe-to-profound hearing loss in the mid to high frequencies.
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Over 450 million people worldwide suffer from hearing loss, leading to an estimated economic burden of ∼$750 billion. The past decade has seen significant advances in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms that contribute to hearing, and the environmental and genetic factors that can go awry and lead to hearing loss. This in turn has sparked enormous interest in developing gene therapy approaches to treat this disorder. This review documents the most recent advances in cochlear gene therapy to restore hearing loss, and will cover viral vectors and construct designs, potential routes of delivery into the inner ear, and, lastly, the most promising genes of interest.
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- Lawrence Lustig
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York 10032
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94117
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Bae SC, Shin YR, Chun YM. Cochlear Implant Surgery Through Round Window Approach Is Always Possible. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2019; 128:38S-44S. [PMID: 31092036 DOI: 10.1177/0003489419834311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The benefit of round window (RW) approach for cochlear implant (CI) has been well studied. Because the RW represents a natural door to scala tympani, it facilitates precise electrode insertion. Atraumatic electrode insertion can also be performed without drilling the cochlear lateral wall. However, the RW approach has several limitations. The purpose of this study is to describe successful CI surgeries utilizing the RW approach except for severe cases of temporal bone anomaly. The authors' successful surgical solution for cases involving difficult RW access is also described. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 377 consecutive surgeries of cochlear implantation performed between June 2010 and December 2018 by a single experienced surgeon. Standard and alternative procedures were used according to anatomical variations. Standard procedures included modified techniques of mastoidectomy in the RW approach, opening of facial recess, exposure of RW membrane, and electrode insertion. Difficult cases involving severe rotated cochlea or hypoplastic mastoid were successfully treated with RW insertion using alternative procedures such as external auditory canal (EAC) wall mobilization and endomeatal approach. RESULTS We performed CI surgery through a reproducible RW technique in two cases involving endomeatal approach and three cases of EAC mobilization. Other cases were treated using the standard procedure. CONCLUSION Cochlear implant surgery through RW is reliable, safe, and effective. The RW technique is reproducible via several surgical procedures in most CI cases. Identification and safe exposure of RW membrane is a prerequisite for successful electrode insertion in cochlear implant surgery.
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Electric-Acoustic Stimulation After Reimplantation: Hearing Preservation and Speech Perception. Otol Neurotol 2019; 40:e94-e98. [DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000002094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Yoon YS, Shin YR, Kim JM, Coltisor A, Chun YM. Optimizing maps for electric acoustic stimulation users. Cochlear Implants Int 2019; 20:106-115. [DOI: 10.1080/14670100.2019.1572939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Yang-Soo Yoon
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA
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Sayed-Hassan A, Hermann R, Chidiac F, Truy E, Guevara N, Bailleux S, Deguine O, Baladi B, Gallois Y, Bozorg-Grayeli A, Lerosey Y, Godey B, Parietti-Winkler C, Pereira B, Mom T. Association of the Duration of Antibiotic Therapy With Major Surgical Site Infection in Cochlear Implantation. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 145:14-20. [PMID: 30325991 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2018.1998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Importance Infection after cochlear implantation is a rare but serious event that can lead to meningitis. There is no consensus on prevention of infection in these patients, and each center applies its own strategy. Objective To describe the rates of major surgical site infection for patients undergoing cochlear implantation who receive prolonged antibiotic treatment compared with those who receive a single perioperative dose of antibiotic prophylaxis. Design, Setting, and Participants Retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent cochlear implantation between January 1, 2011, and July 8, 2015, with a postoperative follow-up of 1 to 3 years. In this multicenter study at 8 French university centers, 1180 patients (509 children and 671 adults) who underwent cochlear implantation during this period were included. Interventions Prolonged antibiotic treatment vs single-dose antibiotic prophylaxis. Main Outcomes and Measures Major infection and explantation. Results Among 1180 patients (509 children [51.7% female] with a mean [SD] age of 4.6 [3.8] years and 671 adults [54.9% female] with a mean [SD] age of 54.8 [17.0] years), 12 patients (1.0%) developed a major infection, with 4 infections occurring in the prolonged antibiotic treatment group and 8 infections occurring in the antibiotic prophylaxis group (odds ratio, 2.45; 95% CI, 0.73-8.17). Children (9 of 509 [1.8%]) were more likely to develop infection than adults (3 of 671 [0.4%]). Among children, 4 infections occurred in the prolonged antibiotic group (n = 344), and 5 infections occurred in the antibiotic prophylaxis group (n = 158) (odds ratio, 2.78; 95% CI, 0.74-10.49). Among adults, 3 infections occurred in the antibiotic prophylaxis group (n = 365), whereas no infections occurred in the prolonged antibiotic treatment group (n = 290). Conclusions and Relevance After cochlear implantation, infection was rare, was less common among those who received prolonged antibiotic treatment, and was less likely to occur in adults than in children.
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- Achraf Sayed-Hassan
- Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Gabriel Montpied University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Speech and Hearing, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Speech and Hearing, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Speech and Hearing, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- University Institute of the Head and Neck, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Otoneurology and Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Pierre-Paul Riquet Hospital, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Otoneurology and Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Pierre-Paul Riquet Hospital, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Otoneurology and Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Pierre-Paul Riquet Hospital, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Dijon Bourgogne University Hospital, Dijon, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pontchaillou Hospital, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France
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- Department of Statistics, Gabriel Montpied University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Gabriel Montpied University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Laboratory of Biophysics of Sensory Handicaps, Unité Mixte de Recherche Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale 1107, University of Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Stuermer KJ, Schwarz D, Anagiotos A, Lang-Roth R, Hüttenbrink KB, Luers JC. Cochlear implantation using the underwater technique: long-term results. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 275:875-881. [PMID: 29417275 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-4886-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The opening of the round window and the insertion of the electrode array into the scala tympani during cochlear implant surgery can lead to a pressure shock of the delicate inner ear structures. By filling the tympanic cavity with Ringer Solution during these surgical steps (underwater technique), the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid acts as a smooth pressure stabilizer, avoiding a pressure shock of the inner ear structures. The aim of this retrospective study was to present long-term results of this new method of cochlear implantation in underwater technique. METHODS Altogether, 47 implantations in 43 patients with residual hearing at the frequencies 250, 500 and 1000 Hz in the unaided preoperative pure tone audiometry were included. A cochlear implantation via round window with a conventional full-length electrode was performed in underwater technique. Changes of residual hearing 7 weeks and 24 months after surgery were analyzed. RESULTS Overall postimplant hearing preservation 7 weeks after implantation was achieved in 22 ears (47%). Subsequent follow-up was performed on average 24 months after surgery (range 12 months-4.2 years) in all patients. At this late postoperative evaluation, preservation of hearing was recorded in 18 ears (38%). Neither the follow-up time nor the type of electrode had a significant impact on the postoperative hearing loss. CONCLUSION The underwater technique is an atraumatic cochlear implantation technique with hearing preservation rates comparable to results in literature and a very small hearing preservation decline rate over time even when using full-length CI electrodes.
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- Konrad Johannes Stuermer
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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Wang J, Sun J, Sun J, Chen J. Variations in electrode impedance during and after cochlear implantation: Round window versus extended round window insertions. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 102:44-48. [PMID: 29106874 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Revised: 08/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess differences in intra- and postoperative electrode impedances following cochlear implantation between round window insertions (RWI) and extended round window insertions (ERWI). METHODS Fifty patients with congenital hearing loss received unilateral hearing implants (Sonata Ti100, Med-El GmbH, Innsbruck, Austria) with standard electrode arrays. The patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical technique used. Thirty-five procedures were performed with RWI (group A) and 15 with ERWI (group B). Electrode impedance was measured and analysed during the operation, and one week and one month postoperatively. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences (i.e., P > 0.05) in electrode impedance between groups A and B intraoperatively, or at one week or one month postoperatively. Electrode impedance at one month postoperatively was higher than the intraoperative and postoperative one week values in group A (P < 0.05), with similar results in group B. CONCLUSION There was no significant difference between RWI and ERWI in operative duration or complications of cochlear implantation. Moreover, no significant differences in postoperative electrode impedance values were found between the two surgical routes.
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- Jun Wang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Anhui Medical University, No.17 Lujiang road, Hefei 230001, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Anhui Medical University, No.17 Lujiang road, Hefei 230001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Anhui Medical University, No.17 Lujiang road, Hefei 230001, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Anhui Medical University, No.17 Lujiang road, Hefei 230001, Anhui, China
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A Preliminary Investigation of the Air-Bone Gap: Changes in Intracochlear Sound Pressure With Air- and Bone-conducted Stimuli After Cochlear Implantation. Otol Neurotol 2017; 37:1291-9. [PMID: 27579835 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000001184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS A cochlear implant electrode within the cochlea contributes to the air-bone gap (ABG) component of postoperative changes in residual hearing after electrode insertion. BACKGROUND Preservation of residual hearing after cochlear implantation has gained importance as simultaneous electric-acoustic stimulation allows for improved speech outcomes. Postoperative loss of residual hearing has previously been attributed to sensorineural changes; however, presence of increased postoperative ABG remains unexplained and could result in part from altered cochlear mechanics. Here, we sought to investigate changes to these mechanics via intracochlear pressure measurements before and after electrode implantation to quantify the contribution to postoperative ABG. METHODS Human cadaveric heads were implanted with titanium fixtures for bone conduction transducers. Velocities of stapes capitulum and cochlear promontory between the two windows were measured using single-axis laser Doppler vibrometry and fiber-optic sensors measured intracochlear pressures in scala vestibuli and tympani for air- and bone-conducted stimuli before and after cochlear implant electrode insertion through the round window. RESULTS Intracochlear pressures revealed only slightly reduced responses to air-conducted stimuli consistent with previous literature. No significant changes were noted to bone-conducted stimuli after implantation. Velocities of the stapes capitulum and the cochlear promontory to both stimuli were stable after electrode placement. CONCLUSION Presence of a cochlear implant electrode causes alterations in intracochlear sound pressure levels to air, but not bone, conducted stimuli and helps to explain changes in residual hearing noted clinically. These results suggest the possibility of a cochlear conductive component to postoperative changes in hearing sensitivity.
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Khater A, El-Anwar MW. Methods of Hearing Preservation during Cochlear Implantation. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 21:297-301. [PMID: 28680501 PMCID: PMC5495597 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1585094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction Recent advances in surgical techniques and electrode design have made residual hearing preservation during cochlear implantation (CI) possible, achievable, and desirable. Objectives The objective of this study was to review the literature regarding methods used for hearing preservation during CI surgery. Data Synthesis We performed a search in the LILACS, MEDLINE, SciELO, PubMed databases, and Cochrane Library, using the keywords CI, hearing preservation, CI electrode design, and CI soft surgery. We fully read about 15 studies that met the criteria described in "study selection". The studies showed that several factors could contribute to possible cochlear damage during or after CI surgery and must be kept in mind; mechanical damage during electrode insertion, shock waves in the perilymph fluid due to implantation, acoustic trauma due to drilling, loss of perilymph and disruption of inner ear fluid homeostasis, potential bacterial infection, and secondary intracochlear fibrous tissue formation. The desire to preserve residual hearing has led to the development of the soft-surgery protocols with its various components; avoiding entry of blood into the cochlea and the use of hyaluronate seem to be reasonably supported, whereas the use of topical steroids is questionable. The site of entry into the cochlea, electrode design, and the depth of insertion are also important contributing factors. Conclusion Hearing preservation would be useful for CI patients to benefit from the residual low frequency, as well as for the children who could be candidate for future regenerative hair cell therapy.
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- Ahmed Khater
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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The utilization of round window membrane surface tension in facilitating slim electrodes insertion during cochlear implantation. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-017-4652-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Evolution of impedance field telemetry after one day of activation in cochlear implant recipients. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0173367. [PMID: 28264044 PMCID: PMC5338792 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Changes in impedance between 24 hours and one month after cochlear implantation have never been explored due to the inability to switch on within one day. This study examined the effect of early activation (within 24 hours) on the evolution of electrode impedance with the aim of providing information on the tissue-to-electrode interface when electrical stimulation was commenced one day post implantation. METHODS We performed a retrospective review at a single institution. Patients who received a Nucleus 24RECA implant system (Cochlear, Sydney, Australia) and underwent initial switch-on within 24 hours postoperatively were included. Impedance measurements were obtained intraoperatively and postoperatively at 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. RESULTS A significant drop in impedance was noted 1 day after an initial activation within 24 hours followed by a significant rise in impedance in all channels until 1 week, after which the impedance behaved differently in different segments. Basal and mid-portion electrodes revealed a slight increase while apical electrodes showed a slight decrease in impedance from 1 week to 8 weeks postoperatively. Impedance was relatively stable 4 weeks after surgery. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to report the evolution of impedance in all channels between initial mapping 1 day and 1 month after cochlear implantation. The underlying mechanism for the differences in behavior between different segments of the electrode may be associated with the combined effect of dynamics among the interplay of cell cover formation, electrical stimulation, and fibrotic reaction.
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Cordero L. IMPLANTE COCLEAR Y AUDICIÓN RESIDUAL. REVISTA MÉDICA CLÍNICA LAS CONDES 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2016.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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