Factors contributing to limited or non-use in the cochlear implant systems in children: 11 years experience

ÖZDEMİR S., TUNCER Ü., TARKAN Ö., Kiroglu M., Cetik F., Akar F.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.77, no.3, pp.407-409, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 77 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.11.041
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.407-409
  • Keywords: Cochlear implant, Non-user, Limited user, Additional disabilities, Autism, HANDICAPPED-CHILDREN, COMPLICATIONS
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and etiologic factors of non-use and limited use of cochlear implants. The patients' age, gender, duration of implantation and additional disabilities were investigated.