Cochlear implantation for tinnitus suppression.
A high prevalence of tinnitus in cochlear implant users has been demonstrated, but fortunately a large percentage of patients do report some degree of tinnitus suppression postoperatively. Improvements in the duration and intensity and the annoyance level and loudness of the perceived tinnitus postimplant have been demonstrated. The risk of worsening of the tinnitus percept after cochlear implantation is small.
Miyamoto
Richard T
RT
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 702 Barnhill Drive, #860, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Bichey
Bradford G
BG
D019929:Cochlear Implantation; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000601:surgery*