Multichannel cochlear implantation with percutaneous pedestal.
In a prospective study by Cohen et al, the superiority of multichannel cochlear implant patient performance over single-channel cochlear implant performance was demonstrated. The Ineraid system described in this paper includes a percutaneous pedestal which has had a satisfactory patient experience. Only one pedestal removal has been necessary because of specific pedestal problems. Other less serious pedestal problems decrease in frequency with increasing time post-implantation. The auditory performance indicates significant communication skills improvement in patients with multichannel cochlear implants.
Parkin
J L
JL
Department of Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Parkin
M J
MJ
D003054:Cochlear Implants; D003638:Deafness / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome