Cochlear Implantation in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Patients with Vestibular Schwannoma in the Only Hearing Ear | Zendy

Erika CelisAguilar | Zendy; Luis Lassaletta | Zendy; Javiér Gavilán | Zendy

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Cochlear Implantation in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Patients with Vestibular Schwannoma in the Only Hearing Ear

Author(s) -

Erika CelisAguilar,

Luis Lassaletta,

Javiér Gavilán

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

international journal of otolaryngology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1687-921X

pISSN - 1687-9201

DOI - 10.1155/2012/157497

Subject(s) - medicine , neurofibromatosis type 2 , schwannoma , neurofibromatosis , vestibular system , audiology , cochlear nerve , cochlear implantation , promontory , cochlear implant , hearing loss , cochlea , surgery , radiology , history , archaeology

Cochlear implants are a new surgical option in the hearing rehabilitation of patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and patients with vestibular schwannoma (VS) in the only hearing ear. Auditory brainstem implant (ABI) has been the standard surgical treatment for these patients. We performed a literature review of patients with NF2 and patients with VS in the only hearing ear. Cochlear implantation (CI) provided some auditory benefit in all patients. Preservation of cochlear nerve integrity is crucial after VS resection. Results ranged from environmental sound awareness to excellent benefit with telephone use. Promontory stimulation is recommended although not crucial. MRI can be performed safely in cochlear implanted patients.

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