| Literature DB >> 28271143 |
H-G Kempf1,2, A Büchner3, T Stöver3.
Abstract
From the technical point of view, cochlear implant (CI) surgery in adults is a well established procedure. Pre- and postoperative evaluation, surgical approach and rehabilitation programs are standardized, presenting CI as a low risk procedure with rare complications similar to those of middle ear surgery.Part 1 described the diagnostics, surgical procedures and possible complications. The second part will cover the contraindications, special cases as well as the technical parameters of the modern implantation system.Keywords: Adult; Cochlear implant; Contraindication; Implant devices; Special cases
Year: 2003 PMID: 28271143 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-003-0894-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: HNO ISSN: 0017-6192 Impact factor: 1.284