COCHLEAR IMPLANT IN THE CHILD UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE - SKULL GROWTH, OTITIS-MEDIA, AND SELECTION

Authors
HOFFMANN RA
Citation
Ra. Hoffmann, COCHLEAR IMPLANT IN THE CHILD UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE - SKULL GROWTH, OTITIS-MEDIA, AND SELECTION, Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, 117(3), 1997, pp. 217-219
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title
Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
01945998
Volume
117
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Part
1
Pages
217 - 219
Database
ISI
SICI code
0194-5998(1997)117:3<217:CIITCU>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Early cochlear implantation is desirable to effect maximal development of receptive and expressive language. Factors to consider in implanti ng before the age of 2 years include anatomic considerations, temporal bone growth and device extrusion or migration, the sequela of otitis media, and the accuracy of early diagnosis. Clinical experience and la boratory data indicate that cochlear implantation before the age of 2 years is possible.