Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ666194
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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Surgical Management of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Patient.
Cohen, Seth M.; Haynes, David S.
Topics in Language Disorders, v23 n1 p34-45 Jan-Mar 2003
This article discusses the surgical management of children receiving cochlear implants. It identifies preoperative considerations to select patients likely to benefit, contraindications, some new surgical techniques, complications, special considerations (otitis media, meningitis, head growth, inner ear malformations, and cochlear obstruction). (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Children, Cochlear Implants, Early Childhood Education, Hearing Impairments, Pediatrics, Surgery
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Special Topic: Cochlear Implants in Children: Ideas for Intervention.
