Szilvassy J, Czigner J, Jori J, Toth F, Szilvassy Z, Mieszkowski JM, Kiss JG. Cochlear implantation of a Hungarian deaf and blind patient with discharging ears suffering from Behçet's disease.
J Laryngol Otol 1998;
112:169-71. [PMID:
9578878 DOI:
10.1017/s0022215100140216]
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Abstract
A case is reported in which a Nucleus 22 channel intracochlear device was implanted a deaf/blind Hungarian adult with discharging ears suffering from Behçet's disease. Preconditioning surgery was employed three months prior to the implantation procedure to ensure a sterile, dry protected environment for the electrodes. One month after implantation, the patient exhibited excellent auditory discrimination capability at the time of the first switch on. We suggest that some deaf/blind individuals may serve as very good candidates for intracochlear implantation.
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