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Auditory Brainstem Implantation in Children with Inner Ear Malformations

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Auditory brainstem implantation (ABI) is the only method to habilitate hearing in children with certain severe inner ear malformations (IEM). In this chapter definite and possible ABI indications in children are highlighted. This is one of the medical interventions where teamwork is extremely important; in pediatric ABI intervention it is necessary to have good collaboration between otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and audiology. Surgical anatomy and landmarks are described in detail. Retrosigmoid approach is the most common route in children and this is described in detail. The advantages and disadvantages of all three approaches are provided. Intraoperative monitoring is crucial to determine the best position of ABI electrode. Complications related to this approach are provided.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey

    Burcak Bilginer

  2. Department of Otolaryngology, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey

    Levent Sennaroglu

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Bilginer, B., Sennaroglu, L. (2022). Auditory Brainstem Implantation in Children with Inner Ear Malformations. In: Sennaroglu, L. (eds) Inner Ear Malformations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83674-0_18

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