title: [Surgical operations for the improvement of hearing in the children: the current state of the problem. Part II. Ossiculoplasty, stapedoplasty, shunting of the tympanic cavity, cochlear implantation].
abstract: The second part of this review paper devoted to the modern views of the problem of cophosurgery in Russia is concerned with the methods of ossiculoplasty, stapedoplasty, and shunting of the tympanic cavity. The results of the Russian-language and foreign publications are compared. Especially much attention is given to the problem of cochlear implantation in this country with reference to the achievements of Russian specialists in this field. The stages of preparation for this surgical intervention are described in much detail along with the criteria for the choice of the patients. The importance of their postoperative rehabilitation is emphasized.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Bogomil'skiĭ
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ivanichkin
mesh_terms: D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000601:surgery*; D006309:Hearing; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012426:Russia; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods*