Auditory brainstem implantation (ABI) in children without neurofibromatosis type II (NF2): communication performance and safety after 24 months of use.
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| Abstract |
Objectives: To assess the safety and communication performance of auditory brainstem implant (ABI) provision in children who were contraindicated for cochlear implantation and do not have neurofibromatosis type II (NF2).Methods: Communication performance was assessed via a battery of tests up to 24 months after first fitting. Safety was assessed intra-operatively and via post-operative adverse event reports.Results: Ten children participated in the study. The mean communication skills on all 8 tests for which inferential statistics were possible increased significantly from pre-operatively to 12 months and either again increased significantly or remained stable from 12 to 24 months. Communication development was variable: some children achieved high scores while others did not. Two serious adverse events that were device or procedure-related were reported and successfully resolved.Discussion: ABI provision in this population group was safe. Participants' auditory abilities were significantly better after 24 months of ABI use than at pre-implantation. Development was slower than that of children with a cochlear implant but may continue progressing after 24 months of use.Conclusion: ABI provision and use is safe and allows significant auditory development in children without NF2 who are contradicted for cochlear implantation.
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| Authors | Ranjith Rajeswaran, Mohan Kameswaran |
| Journal | Cochlear implants international (Cochlear Implants Int) Vol. 21 Issue 3 Pg. 127-135 (05 2020) ISSN: 1754-7628 [Electronic] England |
| PMID | 31847793 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't) |
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