Cochlear implant for tinnitus. Case reports.
Various forms of electrical stimulation are effective in reducing tinnitus in some patients. Our experience with cochlear implant patients who have preimplant tinnitus demonstrated that about half experienced relief after the implant. We present five patients who underwent cochlear implant exclusively for tinnitus relief. Results are mixed with only one definite success. Electrical stimulation and our current research efforts are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000628:therapy*