Cochlear Implants

JOURNAL TITLE: An International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Clinics

Author
1. Nishita Mohandas
2. MV Kirtane
3. Rajesh Patadia
4. Gauri Mankekar
ISSN
0975-444X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1026
Volume
2
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    2. PD Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    3. PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    4. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. PD Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. PD Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Article keywords
    Cochlear implant, bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss

    Abstract

    The treatment of bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss has been revolutionized over the past few decades by the development of cochlear implant technology. This review discusses the history, working of a cochlear implant, candidacy criteria for cochlear implant, surgical procedure and postoperative therapy.

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