Advances in minimally invasive cochlear implantation.
- Author:
Shilong SUN
;
Furong MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Cochlear Implantation;
methods;
Cochlear Implants;
Electrodes, Implanted;
Hearing;
Humans;
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures;
methods
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2015;29(19):1754-1758
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Cochlear implantation has gradually been accepted as an effective treatment for many patients with severe to pround sensorineural hearing loss. The traditional cochlear implantation does not exist up to expectations in some respects. With the soft surgery technique brought forward, the idea of minimally invasive cochlear implantation is deely rooted among the people. Now many institutions are carring out a series of clinical researches and practices to improve the results of cochlear implantation surgery and reduce the complications around the world. It includes minimally invasive approach, cochleostomy and electrode insertion techniques, especially the latter two affect the preservation of residual hearing. This article is a review of the advances in minimally invasive cochlear implantation from the above three aspects.
