NYMC Faculty Publications
Cochlear Implantation in Children With a Long Average Duration of Single Sided Deafness
Author Type(s)
Student, Faculty
DOI
10.1177/00034894231216288
Journal Title
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
First Page
345
Last Page
350
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2024
Department
Pharmacology
Second Department
Otolaryngology
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Previous research has shown the positive effects of cochlear implantation in children with a short duration of single sided deafness (SSD). This case series assessed the impact of cochlear implantation in a cohort of children with a longer average duration of SSD. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of 6 children who received a cochlear implant for SSD. The mean age at time of cochlear implantation was 14.7 years old (median = 15.5, interquartile range (IQR) = 2.5) and mean duration of hearing loss before cochlear implantation was 10.8 years (median = 11.5, IQR = 5.3). Pre- and post-operative audiometric data for aided speech perception testing, sentence recognition in quiet, sentence recognition in noise, and word recognition scores were analyzed. RESULTS: When compared to preoperative hearing aid scores a 24% significant increase in median word score and a 64% significant increase in median sentence recognition score in quiet was observed at 12 months post-op. CONCLUSION: Cochlear implantation in children with a longer duration of SSD can provide benefit to speech recognition. LAY SUMMARY: This retrospective case series of children with prolonged single sided deafness demonstrated an improvement in word and sentence recognition within 12 months of receiving a cochlear implant.
Recommended Citation
Colasacco, C. J., Morgan, S., Bornstein, R., Drugge, E., & Stidham, K. R. (2024). Cochlear Implantation in Children With a Long Average Duration of Single Sided Deafness. The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, 133 (3), 345-350. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894231216288