To Use the Back-up Cochlear Implant or Not? Using Intra-operative Impedance to Guide Your Decisions

This study demonstrates the utility of 2 cycles of intraoperative impedance testing, with persistently abnormal electrodes having 16 times the likelihood of persistent abnormalities of impedance, and 50% resolution. These persistent intra-operative abnormal electrodes are responsibly for 26% of electrode abnormalities at 3 months. This information is useful for the surgeon when considering use of the backup cochlear implant device.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research