Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Transcutaneous and transpromontory electrical stimulation has been described for the treatment of tinnitus. Based on these observations, we postulate that cochlear implantation may relieve tinnitus. METHOD: Twenty patients who underwent cochlear implantation since 1987 were studied. Preimplantation tinnitus was documented and quantified. The change in tinnitus after implantation was investigated. RESULT: CONCLUSION:
Cochlear implantation has the added benefit of tinnitus suppression in the majority of patients. The mechanism of this suppression remains uncertain. However, this information may be valuable in structuring subsequent treatment programs for patients with tinnitus.
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Authors | J Ito, J Sakakihara |
Journal | American journal of otolaryngology
(Am J Otolaryngol)
1994 Mar-Apr
Vol. 15
Issue 2
Pg. 145-8
ISSN: 0196-0709 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8179106
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Child
- Cochlea
(physiopathology)
- Cochlear Implants
- Correction of Hearing Impairment
- Deafness
(rehabilitation)
- Electric Stimulation
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Tinnitus
(physiopathology, prevention & control)
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