Auditory brainstem implant in children

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Vicente Guillermo Diamante
Norma Pallares

Keywords

Brainstem auditory implant, cochlear implant, cochlear agenesis, cochlear malformation, severe hypoacusia

Abstract

Aim: To discuss the results obtained with auditory brainstem implant (ABI) in children non-eligible for cochlear implant, presenting with non-NFII related hypoacusia. A case report study. Materials and Method: Two cases are presented, both of children (aged 3 and 10 years old, respectively), who underwent ABI because of nerve and cochlear agenesis. Results: Post-implant audiometric levels were 30 to 40 dB for frequencies between 25 and 6000 Hz. Both patients were able to fully detect the Ling sound test with good and fast answers in a structured non-visual cues-situation within the first post-activation month. Conclusions: In our experience, children with nerve and/or cochlear agenesis could be considered for ABS implantation, because the auditory nuclei‘s anatomy is intact.

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