Cochlear Implantation After Head and Neck Radiation: A Case Series, Systematic Review, and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine if cochlear implant (CI) is safe and effective in patients with radiation therapy (XRT)-induced sensorineural hearing loss and to discuss considerations in this population through a retrospective cohort review, systematic review, and meta-analysis.

Databases reviewed

PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed all CI cases after head and neck (HN) XRT at our institution, noting intraoperative findings, postoperative complications, and hearing outcomes. Change in speech discrimination scores (SDSs) was the primary outcome measure. Systematic review was performed to identify all cases of CI after HNXRT. A meta-analysis was performed to assess SDS change.

Results

The retrospective cohort review identified 12 pat

SUBMITTER: Ahmad JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10940186 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature