Cochlear implantation in healthy and otitis-prone children: a prospective study.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the timing of surgery, intraoperative findings, and otitis media-related outcome of cochlear implantation in children who are otitis-prone with their counterparts who are not otitis-prone.

Study Design: Prospective.

Methods: Children referred for cochlear implantation were assigned to a non-otitis-prone group (group A: normal otoscopy on their first visit after referral) or an otitis-prone group (group B: current or a recent history of otitis media at referral).