Use of a Multichannel Auditory Brainstem Implant for Neurofibromatosis Type 2

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF 2) typically results in deafness due to disruption of the cochlear nerves, making peripheral devices such as cochlear implants ineffective. Auditory brainstem implants (ABIs), for direct electrical stimulation of the cochlear nucleus, have been used to provide auditory s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery 2003-01, Vol.81 (1-4), p.110-114
Hauptverfasser:	Schwartz, Marc S., Otto, Steven R., Brackmann, Derald E., Hitselberger, William E., Shannon, Robert V.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alia Brain Stem - surgery Deafness - surgery Electric Stimulation Therapy Follow-Up Studies Hearing Tests Humans Neurofibromatosis 2 - surgery Neuroma, Acoustic - surgery Prostheses and Implants
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