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ArticleActa neurochirurgica2026

Paediatric auditory brainstem implant: How we do it.

Peter John Kullar, Simon Freeman, Scott Rutherford, Simon Lloyd, Martin O'Driscoll, Lise Henderson, Kerri Millward, Omar Pathmanaban

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Article in Acta neurochirurgica, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Peter John KullarManchester Skull Base Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.
Simon FreemanManchester Skull Base Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.
Scott RutherfordManchester Skull Base Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.
Simon LloydManchester Skull Base Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.
Martin O'DriscollManchester Skull Base Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.
Lise HendersonManchester Skull Base Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.
Kerri MillwardManchester Skull Base Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.
Omar PathmanabanManchester Skull Base Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK. omar.pathmanaban@nca.nhs.uk.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe auditory brainstem implant (ABI) is a surgically implanted neuroprosthetic that may be used in the management of profound hearing loss in paediatric patients that are ineligible for cochlear implantation, primarily due to anatomical constraints.

methodWe describe our technique for the implantation of a paediatric ABI. Surgical steps include post auricular incision, the creation of a periosteal flap, subperiosteal pocket and bony recess for the device, retrosigmoid craniotomy, placement of the electrodes adjacent to the cochlear nucleus and multi-layer closure. We highlight novel technical modifications to reduce the risk of complications and optimise outcomes.

conclusionPaediatric auditory brainstem implants offer the possibility of sound awareness to patients with profound hearing loss that would not benefit from cochlear implantation or other hearing aid solutions.

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Auditory Brain Stem ImplantationAuditory Brain Stem ImplantsHearing LossChildHumanshearing implantshearing losspaediatric auditory brainstem implant

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PMID41554926
PMCPMC12819425

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