Comparison of electrophysiological parameters between perimodiolar and lateral wall electrodes in paediatric cochlear implant users.

Purpose: (1) To compare the in vivo impedances of electrical contacts of the Nucleus Contour Advance (CA) perimodiolar electrodes and the Nucleus Slim Straight (SS) lateral wall electrodes. (2) To compare the relation between the electrode contact impedances and the behavioural T-/C-levels for both types of electrodes.

Methods: Retrospective case review in two quaternary otologic referral centres was performed.