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A Novel Method for Clinical Cochlear Duct Length Estimation toward Patient-Specific Cochlear Implant Selection.

Daniel Schurzig, Max Eike Timm, Cornelia Batsoulis, Rolf Salcher, Daniel Sieber, Claude Jolly, Thomas Lenarz, Masoud Zoka-Assadi

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3 · Its place in the literature

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55 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 111 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Angular Insertion Depth for Cochlear Implantation: A Comparative Analysis on Precision of CT, MRI, and x-Ray.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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  17. Comparison of depth of electrode insertion between cochleostomy and round window approach: a cadaveric study.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024
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  20. Comparing linear and non-linear models to estimate the appropriate cochlear implant electrode array length-are current methods precise enough?European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Daniel SchurzigMED-EL Medical Electronics, Hannover Research Center, Hannover, Germany.
Max Eike TimmDepartment of Otolaryngology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Cornelia BatsoulisMED-EL Medical Electronics, Hannover Research Center, Hannover, Germany.
Rolf SalcherDepartment of Otolaryngology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Daniel SieberMED-EL Medical Electronics, Hannover Research Center, Hannover, Germany.
Claude JollyMED-EL Medical Electronics, Hannover Research Center, Hannover, Germany.
Thomas LenarzDepartment of Otolaryngology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Masoud Zoka-AssadiMED-EL Medical Electronics, Hannover Research Center, Hannover, Germany.
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover · DEHannover Re (Germany) · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveIn the field of cochlear implantation, the current trend toward patient-specific electrode selection and the achievement of optimal audiologic outcomes has resulted in implant manufacturers developing a large portfolio of electrodes. The aim of this study was to bridge the gap between the known variability of cochlea length and this electrode portfolio.

designRetrospective analysis on cochlear length and shape in micro-computed tomography and cone beam computed tomography data.

settingTertiary care medical center. SUBJECTS AND

methodsA simple 2-step approach was developed to accurately estimate the individual cochlear length as well as the projected length of an electrode array inside the cochlea. The method is capable of predicting the length of the cochlea and the inserted electrode length at any specific angle. Validation of the approach was performed with 20 scans of human temporal bones (micro-computed tomography) and 47 pre- and postoperative clinical scans (cone beam computed tomography).

resultsMean ± SD absolute errors in cochlear length estimations were 0.12 ± 0.10 mm, 0.38 ± 0.26 mm, and 0.71 ± 0.43 mm for 1, 1.5, and 2 cochlea turns, respectively. Predicted insertion angles based on clinical cone beam computed tomography data showed absolute deviations of 27° ± 18° to the corresponding postoperative measurements.

conclusionWith accuracy improvements of 80% to 90% in comparison with previously proposed approaches, the method is well suited for the use in individualized cochlear implantation.

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cochlear duct lengthcochlear geometrycochlear implant outcome predictionindividualized cochlear implantation

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PMID30719505
PMCPMC6348517
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