Guidelines (short version) of the French Society of Otorhinolaryngology (SFORL) on pediatric cochlear implant indications

Publication date: Available online 17 June 2019Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck DiseasesAuthor(s): F. Simon, S. Roman, E. Truy, P. Barone, J. Belmin, C. Blanchet, S. Borel, A. Charpiot, A. Coez, O. Deguine, A. Farinetti, B. Godey, D. Lazard, M. Marx, I. Mosnier, Y. Nguyen, N. Teissier, B. Virole, E. Lescanne, N. LoundonAbstractObjectivesThe authors present the guidelines of the French Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (Société française d’oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie de la face et du cou – SFORL) on the indications for cochlear implantation in children.MethodsA multidisciplinary work group was entrusted with a review of the scientific literature on the above topic. Guidelines were drawn up, based on the articles retrieved and the group members’ individual experience. They were then read over by an editorial group independent of the work group. The guidelines were graded as A, B, C or expert opinion, by decreasing level of evidence.ResultsThe SFORL recommends that children with bilateral severe/profound hearing loss be offered bilateral cochlear implantation, with surgery before 12 months of age. In sequential bilateral cochlear implantation in children with severe/profound hearing loss, it is recommended to reduce the interval between the two implants, preferably to less than 18 months. The SFORL recommends encouraging children with unilateral cochlear implants to wear contralateral hearing a...

Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases - June 18, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research