Cochlear implants in the geriatric population: benefits outweigh risks

Cochlear implantation has become widely accepted as an effective means of hearing rehabilitation in severely and profoundly deaf individuals. In the elderly, cochlear implantation involves a number of unique issues that can affect patient outcomes. These factors include age-related changes in the au...

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Published in:	Ear, nose, & throat journal Vol. 78; no. 7; p. 489
Main Authors:	Buchman, C A, Fucci, M J, Luxford, W M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1999
Subjects:	Aged Cochlear Implantation Deafness - rehabilitation Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - rehabilitation Humans Postoperative Complications Risk Assessment Surveys and Questionnaires Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	Cochlear implantation has become widely accepted as an effective means of hearing rehabilitation in severely and profoundly deaf individuals. In the elderly, cochlear implantation involves a number of unique issues that can affect patient outcomes. These factors include age-related changes in the auditory system, prolonged durations of deafness, diminished communication abilities, and coexisting medical and psychosocial problems. In general, the results of cochlear implantation in the elderly have been comparable with those of younger adults. Perioperative attention to medical and surgical details allows for safe insertion and a minimum of postoperative complications. Patients older than 65 have obtained excellent results by both audiologic and quality-of-life measures.
ISSN:	0145-5613
DOI:	10.1177/014556139907800710