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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Cochlear implants |
| Subtitle of host publication | new and future directions |
| Editors | Sandra DeSaSouza |
| Place of Publication | Singapore |
| Publisher | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Chapter | 19 |
| Pages | 387-402 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811904523 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789811904516 |
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| Publication status | Published - 22 Jul 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |