Is Cochlear Length Related to Congenital Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Preliminary Data

Abstract

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Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Affecting Cochlear Size: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

“…Four studies were partially included in the meta‐analysis 22,39–41 . In addition, six studies used more than one cochlear material or method, resulting in 65 subgroups 20,23,42–45 . Detailed explanations of these 10 studies are given in Supporting Table 4 20,22,23,39–45 …”

“…Certain studies included in the meta‐analysis evaluated individuals with hearing loss (case series of patients with cochlear implants), whereas others screened the general population (with unknown hearing status) 2,4,5,15,19,23,24,35 . This meta‐analysis did not consist of any randomized controlled trial, suggesting the absence of randomization‐induced bias.…”

“…One of the most critical developments in this area was the invention of the first cochlear implant in the mid‐20th century 21 . In vivo measurements became necessary with the widespread use of imaging in the pre‐implantation assessment 5,14,15,18,19,22–25 . At the beginning of the 21st century, high‐resolution multi‐detector computed tomography (HRCT) was widely used in preoperative imaging, 5,15,23,24 followed by the introduction of cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) 19,26,27 .…”

Comment on “The Effect of Cochlear Size on Cochlear Implantation Outcomes”

“…In Materials and Methods, the authors mention that they measure the first 720-degree outer wall of the cochlea. Although the whole outer wall length of the cochlea is challenging to measure accurately, it is not impossible [8]. The measurement of the apical turn also contributed to the literature because this is the least studied part of the cochlea [8,9].…”

“…Although the whole outer wall length of the cochlea is challenging to measure accurately, it is not impossible [8]. The measurement of the apical turn also contributed to the literature because this is the least studied part of the cochlea [8,9]. Thus, the actual measurement could be shared instead of the estimated full-length value in the discussion.…”