Preservation of residual hearing with cochlear implantation: how and why.

C, James; K, Albegger; R, Battmer; S, Burdo; N, Deggouj; O, Deguine; N, Dillier; M, Gersdorff; R, Laszig; T, Lenarz; MM, Rodriguez; M, Mondain; E, Offeciers; AR, Macías; R, Ramsden; O, Sterkers; Wallenberg E, Von; B, Weber; B, Fraysse

doi:10.1080/00016480510026197

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Preservation of residual hearing with cochlear implantation: how and why.

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James C

Albegger K

Battmer R

Abstract

<h4>Conclusions</h4>Hearing may be conserved in adults after implantation with the Nucleus Contour Advance perimodiolar electrode array. The degree of hearing preservation and the maximum insertion depth of the electrode array can vary considerably despite a defined surgical protocol. Residual heari...

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