Gunesh P Rajan1, Georgios Kontorinis, Jafri Kuthubutheen. 1. Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, School of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Perth, W.A., Australia. Gunesh.Rajan@health.wa.gov.au
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the insertion speed and its impact on electrode insertion characteristics, hearing preservation and clinical vestibular function in a prospective cohort study with a retrospective control group at a tertiary otology/neurotology centre. INTERVENTIONS: Hearing-preserving cochlear implantation using systemic and topical steroids in conjunction with a round-window approach, a complete cochlear coverage electrode and two different electrode insertion speeds [60 mm/min (n = 18) vs. 15 mm/min (n = 22)] was performed. RESULTS: The insertion speed had a significant impact on various insertion characteristics as well as hearing preservation and vestibular function. In conclusion, a slow electrode insertion speed appears to facilitate full electrode insertion, reduce the occurrence of insertion resistance as well as promote preservation of residual hearing and vestibular function after cochlear implantation.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the insertion speed and its impact on electrode insertion characteristics, hearing preservation and clinical vestibular function in a prospective cohort study with a retrospective control group at a tertiary otology/neurotology centre. INTERVENTIONS: Hearing-preserving cochlear implantation using systemic and topical steroids in conjunction with a round-window approach, a complete cochlear coverage electrode and two different electrode insertion speeds [60 mm/min (n = 18) vs. 15 mm/min (n = 22)] was performed. RESULTS: The insertion speed had a significant impact on various insertion characteristics as well as hearing preservation and vestibular function. In conclusion, a slow electrode insertion speed appears to facilitate full electrode insertion, reduce the occurrence of insertion resistance as well as promote preservation of residual hearing and vestibular function after cochlear implantation.
Authors: Cameron M Hendricks; Matt S Cavilla; David E Usevitch; Trevor L Bruns; Katherine E Riojas; Lisandro Leon; Robert J Webster; Frank M Warren; Jake J Abbott Journal: Otol Neurotol Date: 2021-08-01 Impact factor: 2.619
Authors: S Weber; K Gavaghan; W Wimmer; T Williamson; N Gerber; J Anso; B Bell; A Feldmann; C Rathgeb; M Matulic; M Stebinger; D Schneider; G Mantokoudis; O Scheidegger; F Wagner; M Kompis; M Caversaccio Journal: Sci Robot Date: 2017-03-15