Cochlear implantation in developing countries.
A cochlear implant program was started in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in September 1983. Three totally deaf adult patients have received implants so far, with encouraging results. The problems of cochlear implantation in developing countries are discussed with regard to the patient, team, and device. The rationale, stages, and future of the program are outlined.
D000328:Adult; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D003638:Deafness / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006310:Hearing Aids; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012529:Saudi Arabia