title: [Electrical testing of candidates for cochlear implantation].
abstract: The results of electrotesting and their possible value in selection of candidates for cochlear implantation are discussed. The threshold curve shape is explained. Basing on this explanation correlations between pre- and postoperative results obtained by different authors are discussed. Pure tone audiogram is thought to be a reliable predictor of the eighth nerve survival. The results of threshold audiometry are considered. Change of tonotopical organization in the recipients with neurosensory hypoacusis gives additional information about cochlear nerve condition.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Petrov
mesh_terms: D001301:Audiometry, Pure-Tone; D019929:Cochlear Implantation; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection