The purpose of this book is to contribute to basic and clinical medical
research on cochlear implants for inner ear malformation and cochlear
nerve deficiency.
Cochlear implantation for children is performed worldwide, and the
outcomes concerning speech and hearing acquisition are epoch-making.
However, there are some difficulties associated with applying this
operative treatment to patients who have complicated inner ear
malformations or cochlear nerve deficiencies that have slowed the
development of their speech, hearing, and/or sense of balance.
The first part of the book outlines the fundamental aspects of inner ear
maldevelopment to facilitate readers' understanding of cochlear
implantation from the point of view of embryology, morphology, and
genetics. In turn, the second part describes current clinical cases and
presents successful clinical reports. The book offers a primary resource
for otolaryngologists, neurologists, and pediatricians with an interest
in this field.