Noriko Yoshikawa1, Barry E Hirsch. 1. Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to present follow-up on a previously reported case of successful cochlear implantation in a patient with superficial siderosis. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case review. RESULTS: For the first 6 years after implantation, the patient had maintained a successful result; however, she developed a progressive decline in the benefit from her implant. CONCLUSION: Benefit from cochlear implants in patients with superficial siderosis is variable and may not be long standing. Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to present follow-up on a previously reported case of successful cochlear implantation in a patient with superficial siderosis. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case review. RESULTS: For the first 6 years after implantation, the patient had maintained a successful result; however, she developed a progressive decline in the benefit from her implant. CONCLUSION: Benefit from cochlear implants in patients with superficial siderosis is variable and may not be long standing. Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.