Abstract
To assess the efficacy, quality of life, and complication rate of cochlear implantation in patients over 60 years of age, we performed a retrospective chart review of 31 cochlear implant patients more than 60 years old at the time of surgery (mean, 70 years; range, 62 to 86 years). All patients had improvement in their audiological test results after operation. Twenty-eight patients (93%) are regular implant users at a median follow-up of 12 months. Major complications occurred in 2 patients (6%). We conclude that cochlear implantation in the elderly population has excellent results, with a complication rate similar to that in patients less than 60 years old, and yields an improved quality of life.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 890-895 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2002 |
Keywords
- Cochlear implant
- Elderly
- Quality of life