Middle fossa approach for resection of vestibular schwannoma: impact of cochlear fossa extension and auditory monitoring on hearing preservation.

Objective: To analyze the impact of patient selection and auditory monitoring on hearing results after middle fossa craniotomy approach for resection of a vestibular schwannoma (VS).

Study Design: Retrospective case review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Bilateral cochlear implantation in children: localization and hearing in noise benefits.

Objective: The aim of this study was to report speech performance in quiet and in noise, sound localization with cochlear implanted children bilaterally. Their performances were compared also in unilateral conditions. In addition, speech and language evaluation was analyzed.

Magnetic resonance imaging with the Digisonic SP Neurelec cochlear implant.

The goal of this study was to evaluate the MR compatibility of the Neurelec Digisonic SP cochlear implant by performing in vitro and in vivo tests. All tests were performed on 1.5 T machine.

[The conventional hearing aid].

The conventional hearing aid has benefited from the progress made in electronic miniaturization and digital signal processing. The prescriber should be familiar with these improvements, the anatomic and acoustic limitations related to hearing aids, the possibilities of surgical rehabilitation, as well as the indications for other auditive rehabilitation techniques (bone conduction hearing, middle ear implant, and cochlear implant). A hearing aid should be prescribed within a precise context taking into account patient history, clinical examination, audiometric testing, and choice of the device.