[Cochlear implants in adults: indications and realization. Special cases and technical parameters of the implantation systems].
From the technical point of view, cochlear implant (CI) surgery in adults is a well established procedure. Pre- and postoperative evaluation, surgical approach and rehabilitation programs are standardized, presenting CI as a low risk procedure with rare complications similar to those of middle ear surgery. Part 1 described the diagnostics, surgical procedure and possible complications. The second part will cover the contraindications, special cases as well as the technical parameters of the modern implant system.
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Klinik für HNO-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgtie, Helios-Klinikum, Wuppertal. hkempf@Wuppertal.helios-kliniken.de
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D000328:Adult; D001309:Auditory Threshold; D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D000075202:Contraindications; D003638:Deafness / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013686:Telemetry / Q000295:instrumentation