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…
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…
3 Radiology in Auditory Implantation Imaging is only a part of the work-up in cochlear and auditory brainstem implantation as these patients are thoroughly evaluated by a multidisciplinary team before the…
11 Cochlear Implantation in Cochlear Ossification Cochlear fibrosis and subsequently a partially or totally ossified cochlea may have several different causes. Apart from bacterial meningitis and otosclerosis, which are discussed in…
10 Subtotal Petrosectomy in Cochlear Implantation In some specific situations in cochlear implant (CI) surgery, a different surgical technique is necessitated. The objective of subtotal petrosectomy (SP) with closure of the…
8 Auditory Brainstem Implantation 8.1 Rationale Auditory brainstem implantation was originally designed for patients deafened by neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) to regain meaningful hearing. However, it can also be indicated in…
6 Special Considerations in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation Cochlear implantation seems similar in children and adults, but especially in young children the anatomical differences, the growth of the mastoid, and the physiology…
17 Implantation in Skull Base and Temporal Bone Lesions In this chapter additional indications for auditory implantation using a cochlear implant or an auditory brainstem implant are discussed; this group is…
14 Otomastoiditis and Cochlear Implantation Several types of middle ear and mastoid infections, as well as the presence of a previous canal wall down cavity, can hamper cochlear implantation. This chapter…
19 Active Middle Ear Implants: Vibrant Soundbridge The Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB): Symphonix/Med-El Vibrant Soundbridge is a middle ear auditory implant. It was originally designed for fixation to the incus with direct…
