Journal Reviews

X-ray vs. intraoperative testing for determining cochlear implant placement

7 January 2020 | | ENTA-Auditory Implants, ENTA-Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Cochlear implants, Hearing loss, Intraoperative NRT, Postoperative X-ray imaging

Most cochlear implant centres confirm electrode position after surgery using X-rays to ensure optimal electrode placement. As well as transorbital view X-rays, this team check placement using impedance measures and neural response telemetry (NRT) performed intraoperatively. The former indicates whether...