Pediatric cochlear implantation in cochlear malformations.

Objective: This study aimed to present relevant information about pediatric cochlear implantation in malformed cochleas based on the experience gathered with 12 implanted children.

Study Design: A retrospective analysis was performed.

Setting: All patients were diagnosed and implanted at the Medical University of Hannover.

Preliminary conversation with the parents before cochlear implantation.

Objective: To provide parents of hearing-impaired children about to undergo cochlear implantation with an opportunity to discuss their expectations and the pedagogical implications of surgery.

Setting: Parents and children participate in discussions at the medical center where the cochlear implantation will take place.

Patients: More than 700 children and their parents have participated.

Malformations in cochlear implant patients.

Objective: To report on cochlear implantation in children with bony inner ear malformations.

Patients: 30 children with bony inner ear malformations who have received cochlear implants.

Interventions: High-resolution spiral computed tomography is used to identify malformations.