Selection of candidates for cochlear implants
Valvoda, M.; Betka, J.; Hrubý, J.; Skrivan, J.
Casopis Lekaru Ceskych 128(11): 336-338
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-7335 PMID: 2731200 Document Number: 334440
The successful results of cochlear implantation depend on the correct selection of patients. Suitable candidates for operation are healthy adult, postlingually deaf subjects with a positive promontor test and adequate motivation. In the selection participates an otologist, audiologist, phoniatrist and psychologist. The authors describe their own experience with the selection of hitherto implanted patients and the importance of different tests.