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Cochlear implantation has established itself as a cost-effective intervention for many patients with hearing loss. Electrode design has evolved in an attempt to preserve the fine structures of the cochlea with many contributions in the literature on this topic. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the alterations that occur and those factors influencing the vestibular function. More research is needed to address these issues.
The vestibular implant has been designed and is currently under investigation for the treatment of patients with bilateral vestibulopathy. A lot of research still has to be performed on many aspects of the vestibular implant. It is currently not yet available on the market.
The aim of this Research Topic is to investigate how the vestibular function is altered in cochlear and vestibular implantation. The aim is to invite any scientific contribution where the vestibular function is investigated in cochlear and vestibular implantation.
Therefore, for this Research Topic, we welcome contributions on, but not limited to:
- How is the vestibular function altered in cochlear and vestibular implantation?
- Are there any factors influencing the vestibular function in cochlear and vestibular implantation?
- Measuring the vestibular function in cochlear and vestibular implantation.
- Preserving vestibular function in cochlear and vestibular implantation.
- Counseling of patients regarding cochlear and vestibular function alteration.
- Surgical techniques to control postoperative vertigo in cochlear and vestibular function.
- Treating of deafness and Meniere's disease by means of cochlear implantation.
- Treating bilateral vestibulopathy by means of cochlear and vestibular implantation.
- Imaging of the vestibular system after cochlear and vestibular implantation.
- Stimulation of vestibular receptors by the cochlear implant electrode.
- Stimulation of cochlear receptors by the vestibular implant electrodes.
- What is the role of vestibular co-stimulation?
- How is vestibular function altered in patients with inner-ear malformations?
- Are there any relationships with electrode type (pre-curved vs straight) position (perimodiolar, mid scala or lateral) electrode length, design, translocation to scala vestibuli or whether a round window or cochleostomy approach is performed?
- Is there any real advantage for peri-modiolar electrode when it comes to vestibular function?
- CI in Inner ear malformation and vestibular function.
- Vestibular impact in the very young, and elderly in unilateral and bilateral implants.
- Are there any predisposing factors that can lead to postoperative vertigo?
- What is the effect on Meniere's disease in cochlear implantees?
- Quality of life after cochlear and vestibular implantation.
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Declaration of Conflict of Interest:
Prof. Michael Strupp: none
Dr. Louis Hofmeyr: none
Dr. Ingo Todt: none
Dr. Anandhan Dhanasingh: employee of MEDEL. Head of Translational Science Communication, R&D MED-EL Medical Electronics
Dr. Tim Nauwelaers: employee of Advanced Bionics, a sister company of Sonova
The vestibular implant has been designed and is currently under investigation for the treatment of patients with bilateral vestibulopathy. A lot of research still has to be performed on many aspects of the vestibular implant. It is currently not yet available on the market.
The aim of this Research Topic is to investigate how the vestibular function is altered in cochlear and vestibular implantation. The aim is to invite any scientific contribution where the vestibular function is investigated in cochlear and vestibular implantation.
Therefore, for this Research Topic, we welcome contributions on, but not limited to:
- How is the vestibular function altered in cochlear and vestibular implantation?
- Are there any factors influencing the vestibular function in cochlear and vestibular implantation?
- Measuring the vestibular function in cochlear and vestibular implantation.
- Preserving vestibular function in cochlear and vestibular implantation.
- Counseling of patients regarding cochlear and vestibular function alteration.
- Surgical techniques to control postoperative vertigo in cochlear and vestibular function.
- Treating of deafness and Meniere's disease by means of cochlear implantation.
- Treating bilateral vestibulopathy by means of cochlear and vestibular implantation.
- Imaging of the vestibular system after cochlear and vestibular implantation.
- Stimulation of vestibular receptors by the cochlear implant electrode.
- Stimulation of cochlear receptors by the vestibular implant electrodes.
- What is the role of vestibular co-stimulation?
- How is vestibular function altered in patients with inner-ear malformations?
- Are there any relationships with electrode type (pre-curved vs straight) position (perimodiolar, mid scala or lateral) electrode length, design, translocation to scala vestibuli or whether a round window or cochleostomy approach is performed?
- Is there any real advantage for peri-modiolar electrode when it comes to vestibular function?
- CI in Inner ear malformation and vestibular function.
- Vestibular impact in the very young, and elderly in unilateral and bilateral implants.
- Are there any predisposing factors that can lead to postoperative vertigo?
- What is the effect on Meniere's disease in cochlear implantees?
- Quality of life after cochlear and vestibular implantation.
Find the articles published in the
Declaration of Conflict of Interest:
Prof. Michael Strupp: none
Dr. Louis Hofmeyr: none
Dr. Ingo Todt: none
Dr. Anandhan Dhanasingh: employee of MEDEL. Head of Translational Science Communication, R&D MED-EL Medical Electronics
Dr. Tim Nauwelaers: employee of Advanced Bionics, a sister company of Sonova
Keywords: vestibular function, cochlear implant, vestibular, vertigo, balance, vestibular implant
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