ReviewWorld journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery2021
The rationale for FLEX (cochlear implant) electrode with varying array lengths.
Review in World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.
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- Artificial Intelligence Reading of Postoperative Cochlear Implant X-Rays.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Regional Impedance Patterns in Cochlear Implantation: Influence of Demographic and Early Activation.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2026Article
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- Speech recognition performance with dual-microphone audio processors in mandarin-speaking cochlear implant users.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2026Article
- Prediction accuracy of cochlear implant electrode insertion using the OTOPLAN software.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 · 2025Article
- Pediatric cochlear implantation: The impact of frequency-to-place mismatch after a three-year follow-up.PloS one · 2025Article
- Two different methods to digitally visualize continuous electrocochleography potentials during cochlear implantation: a first description of feasibility.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 · 2024Article
- Cochlear implant electrode design for safe and effective treatment.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Review
- Word Recognition with a Cochlear Implant in Relation to Prediction and Electrode Position.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Real-Time Intracochlear Electrocochleography for Guiding Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Position.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Otological Planning Software-OTOPLAN: A Narrative Literature Review.Audiology research · 2023Review
- Finite Element Modeling of Residual Hearing after Cochlear Implant Surgery in Chinchillas.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Intra- and Interrater Reliability of CT- versus MRI-Based Cochlear Duct Length Measurement in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Candidates and Its Impact on Personalized Electrode Array Selection.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Article
- Recent Advances in Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Design Parameters.Micromachines · 2022Review
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Abstract
With cochlear implantation (CI) being the standard of care for profoundly deaf cases, more and more patients with low frequency residual hearing are currently being treated with CI. In view of preserving the residual hearing, the ultimate aim of both the surgeons and the CI companies is to achieve zero-degree of electrode insertion trauma. Variations in the size and shape of cochlea, cross-sectional dimensions of ST, electrode insertion techniques with and without metal stylet rod and the experience level of the operating surgeons, all play a role in the electrode array related insertion trauma. An effective electrode design must include flexible array to accommodate the cochlear shape variation, electrode with variety of array lengths to support the concept of cochlear size specific electrode array and finally smaller cross-sectional dimensions of electrode array in matching the cross-sectional dimensions of ST. As per published reports, FLEX electrode array design offers minimal degree of electrode insertion trauma along with the possibility of patient specific electrode array length matching their cochlear size. Looking at the cross-sectional dimensions of FLEX electrode array along with its volume, it appear to be highly safe to the cochlea by not taking too much volume inside the ST. To offer additional support, otological pre-planning software tool like OTOPLAN is now clinically available in measuring the cochlear size in finding the best electrode array match along with the possibilities of anatomy based post-operative speech processor fitting.
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