Journal article
Cochlear Implantation and Single Sided Deafness
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, Vol.22(5), pp.353-358
10/2014
DOI: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000080
PMCID: PMC4185341
PMID: 25050566
Abstract
Purpose of review: Recently, more patients with single-sided deafness (SSD) have been undergoing cochlear implantation. We review recent studies and case reports to provide an overview of the efficacy of cochlear implants to rehabilitate patients with SSD with regards to sound localization, speech discrimination, and tinnitus suppression.
Recent findings: There are a growing number of studies evaluating the effect of cochlear implantation for rehabilitation of the deficits associated with SSD over the past several years as more centers offer this treatment modality to patients with SSD. Although individual studies have few patients and are underpowered, the vast majority report improvement in sound localization, speech understanding in quiet and noise, and tinnitus. In some cases, the outcomes with cochlear implant appear superior to those achieved with other devices, including contralateral routing of sound devices and osseointegrated implants.
Summary: Although cochlear implant is not a Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for SSD, several recent studies show improvements in speech understanding, sound localization, and tinnitus. Because of the low number of cases, it is difficult to conclusively compare outcomes achieved with cochlear implants and those provided by other devices. However, on the basis of encouraging early results and the unique ability to restore binaural sound processing, a growing number of centers offer cochlear implants as treatment for SSD. Forthcoming studies will help define outcome expectations in different populations.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Cochlear Implantation and Single Sided Deafness
- Creators
- Joshua Tokita - Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.ACamille Dunn - Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.AMarlan R Hansen - Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, Vol.22(5), pp.353-358
- DOI
- 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000080
- PMID
- 25050566
- PMCID
- PMC4185341
- NLM abbreviation
- Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
- ISSN
- 1068-9508
- eISSN
- 1531-6998
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/2014
- Academic Unit
- Communication Sciences and Disorders; Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Neurosurgery; Otolaryngology
- Record Identifier
- 9984006488802771
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