Cochlear implant tailored imaging protocol: What clinicians need to know

Conclusion Stenvers view efficiently makes pre-surgical mapping for the intra-cochlear electrode pathway by identifying the cochlear turns, round and oval window, vestibule and SCC as well as facial nerve canal in one view helping the surgeon in optimizing the technique. MRI identifies the fibrous labyrinthitis ossificans not detected by CT and evaluates the cochlear nerve development and integrity of central auditory pathway. Combined MDCT/MRI imaging protocol helps the clinician in proper patient categorization, optimize their surgical approach and the type of electrode. Clinical relevance/application SNHL is a malfunction of the inner ear, vestibulocochlear nerve or central auditory pathway. Imaging helps to establish treatment regimens that improve auditory function.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - Category: Radiology Source Type: research