A new experience of auditory brainstem implantation in Malaysia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2018
Abstract
Auditory brainstem implantation (ABI) is the only solution to restore hearing when cochlear nerves are disrupted together with the pathologies where bilateral cochleae do not provide a suitable location for cochlear implantation. We reported first two successful auditory brainstem implantation cases in patients with neurofibromatosis Type II (NF2) with bilateral acoustic neuroma causing bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss in Malaysia. A good candidate selection, dedicated surgeons and rehabilitation team as well as strong family support are the crucial factors in achieving the best possible surgical, audiological and speech outcomes.
Keywords
acoustic neuroma, adult, auditory brain stem implantation, case report, clinical article, follow up, human, lip reading, Malaysia, male, memory, neurofibromatosis type 2, perception deafness, pons angle tumor, radiosurgery, skull surgery, sound recognition, speech discrimination, spine surgery, treatment response, verbal communication, word recognition
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Medical Journal of Malaysia
Volume
73
Issue
5
Publisher
Malaysian Medical Association