The Outcome of Cochlear Implantations in Deaf-Blind Patients: A Multicenter Observational Study
Conclusion
Cochlear implantation is a beneficial method for the rehabilitation of deaf-blind patients. Both deaf-blind and deaf-only implanted children revealed similar auditory performances. However, speech perception ability in deaf-blind patients was slightly lower than the deaf-only patients in both children and adults.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Cochlear Implants Source Type: research
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