Physical and electrophysical limitations inherent to CI-mediated listening suggest that sound quality perception in the CI population is limited by many factors
Surgical Repair of Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
Endoscopic repair of anterior skull base leaks and MCF or transmastoid approaches for lateral skull base leaks have a high success rate of repair
Bilateral Cochlear Implantation Offers Significant Benefits in Difficult Listening Situations
Bilaterally implanted patients benefit significantly in difficult everyday listening situations
Access to Hearing Healthcare Complicated by Multiple Factors
Barriers to accessing hearing healthcare included denial of the problem, inconvenience, lack of support from family, and financial means
Hearing Loss Associated with Higher Incidence of Dementia
A growing body of literature suggests that hearing loss and dementia are interrelated
MRI Is Cost-Effective for Diagnosing Asymmetric SNHL
Pursuing MRI in patients with documented ASNHL is more cost-effective than observation
Routine Audiometry Correlate Strongly With Formal CI Candidacy Evaluation
Routine audiometric findings can be used to identify patients who are likely to meet CI candidacy upon formal testing.
Using Silk Fibroin Patching to Treat TM Perforation
This technique resulted in lower otorrhea, minor complication rates, and high patient satisfaction
Flexible Ossicular Reconstruction Prosthesis Allows for Ease of Placement in Temporal Bone
An adjustable ossicular replacement prostheses (ORP) allows for in situ length adjustment and easier alignment and tension optimization in ossiculoplasty
Nasal Decongestants Improve Nasal Airflow, but Not Eustachian Tube Function
Objective data supporting improved Eustachian tube function from nasal decongestants is lacking
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