Cochlear Implants: Case Selection and Surgical Approach

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of patient selection criteria for cochlear implantation, including audiological, radiological, and clinical evaluation. It will discuss indications in both pediatric and adult populations, along with contraindications and preoperative counseling...

• The natural mechanism of hearing involves three parts: the outer, middle, and inner ear. The inner ear contains the cochlea, the target for cochlear implants, which replace non-functioning cochleas. Hearing loss can be conductive (outer or middle ear), sensorineural (inner ear), or mixed (outer, middle, and inner ear). A normal audiogram range is within 20 decibels; 20-40 is mild loss, 40-60 moderate, and above 80 severe. Cochlear implants are indicated for severe to profound hearing loss.