The inner ear is a very complex sensory organ whose development and function depend on
finely balanced interactions among diverse cell types. The many different kinds of inner ear …

Background Paediatric cochlear implantation (PCI) requires complex case evaluation and
counselling, surgical intervention, and habilitation. Outcomes vary and many cases have …

BACKGROUND: Up to 7% of patients with severe-to-profound deafness do not benefit from
cochlear implantation. Given the high surgical implantation and clinical management cost of …

Objective: Cochlear implantation is the most important treatment currently available for
profound sensorineural hearing loss. The aim of this study was to investigate the etiology of …

OBJECTIVE: This study tries to evaluate different factors on communication ability outcomes
in cochlear implanted children. METHODS: Communication abilities are studied using the …

Objective To systematically review and quantify current evidence regarding the association
of GJB2 mutation status with outcomes of pediatric cochlear implantation. Data Sources …

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the development of functional auditory
skills, language, and adaptive behavior in deaf children with cochlear implants (CI) who also …

To analyze the treatment outcomes in pediatric cochlear implant patients with mutations in
GJB2 or SLC26A4 and to determine these mutations' impact on rehabilitative outcomes. The …

The use and utility of cochlear implantation has rapidly increased in recent years as
technological advances in the field have expanded both the efficacy and eligible patient …

Objective To investigate the roles of genetic diagnosis and imaging studies, as well as other
prognostic factors, in predicting outcomes in children with cochlear implant. Design …