Successful cochlear implantation in a patient with superficial siderosis.
OBJECTIVE
To define the presentation and outcome of cochlear implantation in a patient with profound sensorineural hearing loss due to superficial siderosis.


METHODS
Retrospective case review.


RESULTS
Postimplantation speech reception threshold was 34 dB, and hearing in noise testing sentences were 71% demonstrating a successful outcome. These results have been maintained for 5 years after implantation.


CONCLUSIONS
Cochlear implantation is a potentially successful rehabilitation option for certain patients with profound sensorineural hearing loss due to superficial siderosis.
Hathaway
Bridget
B
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Hirsch
Barry
B
Branstetter
Barton
B
D000328:Adult; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma; D005260:Female; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012806:Siderosis / Q000150:complications*