Basic Genetics and Hereditary Syndromes
Figure 2.1 The processes of transcription and translation. DNA is made up of four nucleotides each containing one of four bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). DNA…
Inner Ear Malformations and Implantation
15 Inner Ear Malformations and Implantation 15.1 Introduction Implantation in patients with a malformation of the inner ear or cochlear nerve abnormality is challenging. Generally speaking, the more severe and less…
Instruments and Implants
4 Instruments and Implants 4.1 Cochlear Implantation: Instruments, Monitoring, and Implants 4.1.1 Instruments for Cochlear Implant (CI) Surgery The number of instruments should be limited but has to be sufficient for…
Complications and Revision Surgery in Cochlear Implantation
7 Complications and Revision Surgery in Cochlear Implantation The complication rate in cochlear implant surgery as reported in the literature is 4 to 15%.1–6 Most of these studies distinguish between major…
Auditory Implantation in Otosclerosis Patients
13 Auditory Implantation in Otosclerosis Patients 13.1 Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is a process of bone resorption of the petrous bone (otospongiosis) followed by replacement with thick, irregular, sclerotic bone (otosclerosis) often leading…
Meningitis and Implantation
12 Meningitis and Implantation 12.1 Introduction Worldwide, vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae has led to an absolute decline in numbers of patients suffering from bacterial meningitis. S….
Surgical Anatomy in Auditory Implantation
2 Surgical Anatomy in Auditory Implantation Auditory implantation requires good knowledge of the anatomical structures that may be encountered during middle ear implant surgery, cochlear implant (CI) surgery, or auditory brainstem…
Cochlear Implantation
5 Cochlear Implantation Cochlear implantation is a technique that fundamentally changed the therapeutic possibilities for patients with a profound to severe congenital or acquired sensorineural hearing loss. With the insertion of…
Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Auditory Implantation
16 Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Auditory Implantation Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an autosomal dominant disease with a gene penetrance of over 95%. This disease has a propensity to produce tumors…
Bone Conduction Implants
18 Bone Conduction Implants Bone conduction implants deliver the acoustic stimulus directly through the skull bones to the inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear structures. They can be divided…
