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First auditory brainstem implantation in Poland: auditory perception results over 12 months.

Abstract
Auditory brainstem implants (ABIs) are a modern method of treatment of total bilateral deafness in cases of extracochlear origin. In most cases therapy is applied in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). This paper presents the results of surgical treatment and rehabilitation in a 28-year-old woman with bilateral, multiple tumours of the central nervous system causing total deafness. Simultaneous removal of the tumours and implantation of ABI allowed treatment of the potentially lethal pathology and hearing restoration. Improving auditory skills and excellent tests results were noted in the year following implantation.
AuthorsH Skarzyński, J Szuchnik, A Lorens, R Zawadzki
JournalThe Journal of laryngology and otology. Supplement (J Laryngol Otol Suppl) Issue 27 Pg. 44-5 ( 2000) ISSN: 0144-2945 [Print] England
PMID11211438 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Brain Stem (surgery)
  • Cochlear Nucleus
  • Correction of Hearing Impairment
  • Female
  • Hearing Loss, Central (complications, surgery)
  • Humans
  • Neurofibromatosis 2 (complications, surgery)
  • Poland
  • Prosthesis Implantation (methods)
  • Treatment Outcome

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