Single-channel to multichannel conversions in adult cochlear implant subjects

J T Rubinstein; W S Parkinson; M W Lowder; B J Gantz; J B Nadol Jr; R S Tyler

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Single-channel to multichannel conversions in adult cochlear implant subjects

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Single-channel to multichannel conversions in adult cochlear implant subjects

J T Rubinstein, W S Parkinson, M W Lowder, B J Gantz, J B Nadol Jr and R S Tyler

The American journal of otology (New York, N.Y.), Vol.19(4), pp.461-466

07/1998

PMID: 9661755

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Abstract

This study aimed to compare open-set speech perception of single-channel with multichannel cochlear implants in the same ear of postlingually deafened adults. The study design was a retrospective case and literature review. The study was conducted at a tertiary referral center with an associated veterans administration hospital. Postlingually deafened adults with at least 6 months of experience with a single-channel cochlear implant were studied. Replacement of a single-channel with a multichannel cochlear implant in the same ear was performed. Open-set word and sentence perception scores at least 6 months after single-channel implantation and multichannel reimplantation were measured. Six of six patients had substantial improvement in open-set speech recognition after reimplantation of the same ear. Removal of a functioning single-channel implant and replacement with a multichannel device are appropriate in postlingually deafened adults who desire better speech recognition.

Reoperation

Humans

Middle Aged

Male

Speech Reception Threshold Test

Equipment Design

Temporal Bone - pathology

Spiral Ganglion - pathology

Cochlear Implantation - instrumentation

Adult

Female

Retrospective Studies

Deafness - surgery

Details

Title: Subtitle: Single-channel to multichannel conversions in adult cochlear implant subjects
Creators: J T Rubinstein - Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA
W S Parkinson
M W Lowder
B J Gantz
J B Nadol Jr
R S Tyler
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The American journal of otology (New York, N.Y.), Vol.19(4), pp.461-466
PMID: 9661755
NLM abbreviation: Am J Otol
ISSN: 0192-9763
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; United States
Grant note: DC00242 / NIDCD NIH HHS DC62111 / NIDCD NIH HHS P50 DC000242 / NIDCD NIH HHS DC00361 / NIDCD NIH HHS
Language: English
Date published: 07/1998
Academic Unit: Communication Sciences and Disorders; Neurosurgery; Otolaryngology
Record Identifier: 9984002426502771

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