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Cochlear implantation: a review of the literature and the Nijmegen results

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Mohammad Jamal A. Makhdoum ,
Ad F. M. Snik  and
Paul van den Broek
Mohammad Jamal A. Makhdoum*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, St Radboud University Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Alnour Specialist Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Ad F. M. Snik
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, St Radboud University Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Paul van den Broek
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, St Radboud University Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
*
Address for correspondence: M. J. A. Makhdoum, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, St Radboud University Hospital, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Fax: +31-24-3540251 e-mail M.Makhdoum@kno.azn.nl
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Abstract

The field of cochlear implantation is developing rapidly. In subjects with bilateral profound deafness who gain no benefit from conventional hearing aids the aim of cochlear implantation is to provide a means for them to receive auditory sensations. Throughout the world, most cochlear implant centres are still continuing their research efforts to improve the results with this technique. Although it is still difficult to predict how an individual will perform with a cochlear implant, the success of cochlear implantation can no longer be denied. In this paper, we review some recent papers and reports, and the results of the various Nijmegen cochlear implant studies. Data about subject selection, examinations, surgery and the outcome are discussed. Our results were in good agreement with those of other authors. It can be concluded once again that cochlear implantation is an effective treatment for postlingually deaf adults and children, and for prelingually (congenital or acquired) deaf children with profound bilateral sensorineural deafness.

Keywords

Cochlear implantDeafness, pre and postlingualAdultChild

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Review Article
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 11 , November 1997 , pp. 1008 - 1017
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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