Candidacy considerations and other medical and surgical issues for cochlear implantation in children

William P. R. Gibson*, Catherine S. Birman

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Each child who is considered for, receiving and benefitting from a cochlear implant involves a team effort. The team includes the surgeon, paediatrician, audiologist, speech therapist, teacher of the deaf, social worker amongst others. This chapter deals specifically with the role of the surgeon. The aetiology, medical concerns and possible surgical problems are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCochlear implants
Subtitle of host publicationnew and future directions
EditorsSandra DeSaSouza
Place of PublicationSingapore
PublisherSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
Chapter19
Pages387-402
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9789811904523
ISBN (Print)9789811904516
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Jul 2022
Externally publishedYes

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