Coelho Daniel H, Roland J Thomas
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Cochlear Implant Center, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, PO Box 980146, Richmond, VA 23298-0146, USA.
Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2012 Feb;45(1):91-110. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2011.08.019.
Implantation of the ossified and dysplastic cochlea presents many unique challenges to both the surgeon and programming team. Altered embryology and physiology of these labyrinthine dysplasias may result in forms and functions unfamiliar to those casually involved with cochlear implants. Remarkable developments in diagnosis, surgical technique, electrode design, processing strategies, and programming have all contributed to the ability to successfully implant patient populations previously excluded from this life-changing intervention.
