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Tinnitus suppression with electrical stimulation in adults: long-term follow-up
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the long-term effects of cochlear implants as a treatment for patients with severe to profound neurosensory loss associated with severe tinnitus. METHODS: Prospective study in 17 adult patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss associated with severe tinni...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Pacini Editore Srl
2022
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9131997/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35612510 http://dx.doi.org/10.14639/0392-100X-N1557 |
Sumario: | OBJECTIVES: To investigate the long-term effects of cochlear implants as a treatment for patients with severe to profound neurosensory loss associated with severe tinnitus. METHODS: Prospective study in 17 adult patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss associated with severe tinnitus, indicated with a Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) score ≥ 58%, and hyperacusis. Measures were made on hearing, tinnitus, hyperacusis and quality of life up to 5 years after activation of the sound processor of the cochlear implant. It was evaluated by using the disyllabic test, THI, visual analogue scale and Glasgow Benefit Inventory questionnaire. RESULTS: 60 months after cochlear implantation, improvements in loudness and discomfort of tinnitus, speech discrimination and hyperacusis were observed. Subjects perceive an important subjective benefit upon receiving the cochlear implant. CONCLUSIONS: Cochlear implants can be used as treatment for patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss associated with severe tinnitus and hyperacusis with long-term benefits on quality of life and lasting relief of tinnitus. |
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