Hampshire Sheep as a Large-Animal Model for Cochlear Implantation

ConclusionsHampshire sheep appear to be a suitable large-animal model for CI electrode insertion via an extended facial recess approach without sacrificing the FN. In this small sample, Hampshire specimens had improved RWM visibility compared to Suffolk-Dorset. Thus, Hampshire sheep may be superior to other breeds for ease of cochlear implantation, with FN and facial recess anatomy more similar to humans.
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research