Bilateral Simultaneous Cochlear Implantation in Children: Report of a Case and Review of Literature

Ajoy Mathew Varghese; John Mathew; Arun Alexander; K. Thenmozhi; G. L. Evangelin; Mary Kurien

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Bilateral Simultaneous Cochlear Implantation in Children: Report of a Case and Review of Literature

Ajoy Mathew Varghese, John Mathew, Arun Alexander, K. Thenmozhi, G. L. Evangelin, Mary Kurien

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Abstract

The benefits of bilateral cochlear implant in adults are well established. Auditory ability in children is also substantially improved by binaural hearing. We report the first case of bilateral simultaneous paediatric cochlear implant in India and discuss the merits of bilateral implant.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	95-96
Number of pages	2
Journal	Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	64
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0219-5
Publication status	Published - Mar 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bilateral
Cochlear implant
Paediatric
Simultaneous

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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