title: [Cochlear implants: state of knowledge, prospects, indications for implantation].
abstract: The authors present the development of totally deaf patients treatment program using cochlear implants. Based on leading Europeans Centers qualification basis and selection criteria are discussed for this method of treatment both for adults and children. Next given are indications for extracochlear and intracochlear implants. Summarizing, they evaluate possible results using the above implants and prospects for the development of this program in our country.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Kliniki Otolaryngologii AM, Warszawie.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Skarzyński
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Janczewski
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Niemczyk
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Geremek
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002663:Child Language; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D003638:Deafness / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007804:Language Development; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome
vernacular_title: Wszczepy ślimakowe--stan wiedzy, perspektywy, wskazania do stosowania.