Refsum's disease and cochlear implantation.
作者信息
Nogueira Claudia, Meehan Thomasina, O'Donoghue Gerard
出版信息
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2014 Jun;123(6):425-7. doi: 10.1177/0003489414526846.
PMID:24690989
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
The objective was to describe a case of bilateral cochlear implantation in a 59-year-old man with hearing and visual impairment due to Refsum's disease.
METHOD
A retrospective case review was performed.
RESULTS
After cochlear implantation, the patient demonstrated much improved audiometric performance and reported improved sound localization.
CONCLUSIONS
Bilateral cochlear implantation is an important strategy in the improvement of hearing and quality of life in individuals with Refsum's disease.
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