The cochlear implant programme in Crete: A nine year experience

Abstract

The aim of this study was to present data of the cochlear implant programme in Crete. Our series consists of 51 patients, 35 adults and 16 children, in a nine year period. The average age of our patients was 31 years (range from three to 68). The average duration of deafness among our patients was seven years (range from two to 22). Our series included 32 postlingual patients and 19 prelingual patients. The cause of deafness in our series was unknown in approximately 40 per cent of cases. Standard selection criteria and operative techniques were used for all cases. Postoperative programming and rehabilitation were performed according to the individual needs of each patient. Implantation was successful in all patients except one who had to undergo a second operation with good results. No major postoperative complications were noted, while minor complications included temporary facial weakness and undesired stimulation of the facial nerve during implant function in two and three patients, respectively. All patients showed significant improvement in perception and discrimination of sound and speech. Better results have been noted in prelingual patients under the age of six, as well as in postlingual adults with a recent history of deafness. As cochlear implant technology evolves and surgical techniques continue to improve, our department will continue its efforts to provide effective hearing rehabilitation of deaf children and adults in Crete.

The Risk of Meningitis After Cochlear Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

“…Seven studies reported the vaccination status against Hib 22,27,64,110,111,114,121 . A total of 1552 patients received the Hib vaccine and there were 0 cases of meningitis reported in this group, which precluded a meta‐analysis.…”

“…The titles and abstracts of the remaining 1931 unique articles were screened, yielding 659 articles. Full‐text screening of these studies confirmed that 116 of these articles met the inclusion criteria 5,16‐130 . The selection process, including reasons for exclusion, is shown through a PRISMA flowchart in Figure 1.…”

“…Seven studies reported the vaccination status against Hib. 22,27,64,110,111,114,121 A total of 1552 patients received the Hib vaccine and there were 0 cases of meningitis reported in this group, which precluded a meta-analysis. One study confirmed that their cohort had been vaccinated against Neisseria meningitidis in addition to Streptococcus pneumoniae; there were 0 cases of postoperative meningitis in 148 vaccinated patients.…”

Audição e inteligibilidade da fala de crianças após 10 anos da cirurgia de implante coclear

“…-Média para os usuários inconsistentes: 77 (65)(66)(67)(68)(69)(70)(71)(72)(73)(74)(75)(76)(77)(78)(79)(80)(81)(82)(83)(84). Medidas dos resultados: -CAP: pontuação em níveis de 0 a 7.…”