title: The bionic ear and the mythology of paediatric implants.
abstract: Parents face a daunting task when deciding whether an implant is an optimal, or even a viable choice for their deaf child. Much of the confusion is as a result of vested interest by both proponents and critics of cochlear implantation.
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authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Laurenzi
mesh_terms: D001701:Bionics; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003051:Cochlea / Q000503:physiopathology; D015834:Cochlear Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000191:economics; D003638:Deafness / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004423:Ear; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011634:Public Health; D012944:Social Support; D006113:United Kingdom