Patient selection is one of the most important determinants of cochlear implant success
within the pediatric population. 1 Therefore, comprehensive candidacy evaluation is critical …

Meningitis after cochlear implantation continues to be a concern. Recent studies and
anecdotal reports support the belief that intracochlear trauma, lack of appropriate …

The use of cochlear implants is increasingly common, particularly in children younger than 3
years. Bacterial meningitis, often with associated acute otitis media, is more common in …

The objective of the study was the evaluation of outcomes of cochlear implantation (CI) in
children with cochlear malformations. A retrospective case–control study was conducted in a …

Objective There have been 283 cases of meningitis after cochlear implantation reported
since 2002 to the CDC Database Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience …

Severe hearing loss is defined as a pure tone threshold of 71 to 90 dB on hearing level
audiogram, whereas profound hearing loss is defined as a pure tone threshold of greater …

Hearing impairment is a significant disability. According to the World Health Organization
(WHO), more than 80% of the world's approximately 120 million people with hearing …

Objective: In 2002, the electrode combined with positioner was identified as a significant risk
factor for postimplantation meningitis and was voluntarily discontinued by the manufacturer …

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate whether children with cochlear implants received
the recommended vaccinations according to New Zealand national immunisation guidelines …

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the use of a state-maintained database (CHILD Profile) to
monitor immunization status of pediatric cochlear implant recipients, and to assess …