Functional magnetic resonance imaging in seven borderline cochlear implant candidates: a preliminary research study.

Abstract

The indications for cochlear implants (CIs) are constantly expanding, as are the numbers of patients who are not ideal or classical CI candidates. For these patients, a careful decision-making process is needed to minimize the risk of poor outcomes. Preoperatively, it may be unclear whether they will benefit from an implantation. As conventionally performed hearing tests (i.e. subjective and electrophysiological examinations, stapedial reflex testing) have limitations, further objective and effective methods for assessment of the central auditory pathway (CAP) are required [1-3]. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.