Simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in children aged 12 ‒18 months is safe and can be performed using standard cochlear implant surgical techniques

ConclusionSimultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation can be performed using the same surgical technique as unilateral implantation and poses no increased safety risk for children aged 1 ‒2 years.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00405-020-05928-6

Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - April 8, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research