[Cochlear implants in children: acquisitions and controversies].
This paper analyzes the main difficulties encountered in cochlear implants in children. Neurophysiological data indicate that cochlear implants should be put during the first 3-4 years of life. The principal controversies concern: the indications of cochlear implants, the type of implant (mono or multichannel), surgical problems, problems of implant set-up, strategy of rehabilitation.
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Hôpital Saint Charles, Service O.R.L., Montpellier, France.
D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D003638:Deafness / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006312:Hearing Loss, Bilateral / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D009482:Neurophysiology
Les implants cochléaires chez l'enfant: acquisitions et controverses.