Publications by authors named "W Shapiro"
Article Synopsis
- This study explores the outcomes and management of pediatric auditory brainstem implantation (ABI) for children with severe inner ear malformations, aiming to unify clinical practices and address current challenges.
- A systematic review of relevant findings from the Third International Pediatric ABI Symposium analyzed data from multiple countries, highlighting trends in auditory outcomes, surgical approaches, and rehabilitation strategies.
- Key conclusions emphasize the need for standardized guidelines and improved collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and guide future research in this specialized field.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to describe the cochlear apex's anatomy to assist surgeons during apical electrode placement for cochlear implants, enhancing procedural success.
- Utilizing a retrospective analysis of 82 CT scans, the researchers measured distances from key middle ear landmarks to the cochlear apex, finding significant variability in anatomy.
- A new "stapes vector" was identified as a reliable reference point for locating the cochlear apex, which could improve surgical accuracy and minimize damage during procedures.
Objective: To characterize transimpedance matrix (TIM) heatmap patterns in patients at risk of labyrinthine abnormality to better understand accuracy and possible TIM limitations.
Study Design: Retrospective review of TIM patterns, preoperative, and postoperative imaging.
Setting: Tertiary referral center.
Purpose: The Minimum Speech Test Battery (MSTB) for adults was introduced in 1996 (Nilsson et al., 1996) and subsequently updated in 2011 (Advanced-Bionics et al., 2011).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The aim of this study was to examine how bimodal stimulation affects quality of life (QOL) during the postoperative period following cochlear implantation (CI). These data could potentially provide evidence to encourage more bimodal candidates to continue hearing aid (HA) use after CI.
Methods: In this prospective study, patients completed preoperative and 1-, 3-, and 6-month post-activation QOL surveys on listening effort, speech perception, sound quality/localization, and hearing handicap.