Cochlear Implantaion in Cases of Inner Ear Pathology

Abstract

The inner ear pathology remains one of the most common problem in CI surgery [1,2]. Most of the complication after CI surgery main occurs specially in case of inner malformation and ossified cochlea [3,4]. The main purpose to determine the features of inner ear structure based on data of preoperatively imaging studies (high-resolution computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) and adequate approach which provide successful surgery and minimize the risk of postoperative complication [5].