[Cochlea implantation: results and costs, a review]

Laryngorhinootologie. 2003 Dec;82(12):821-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-814135.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The cochlear implantation, especially after bilateral operation provides a reliable and outstanding compensation in bilateral complete deafness or severe hearing impairment. Directional hearing can be restored with bilateral implantation so that warning signals are localized correctly and speech in noise is easier understood. Thus, rehabilitation is restored to a high degree. The involved expenses are severe, but are lower for the society when compared to the amount of money necessary to substitute a completely deaf patient lifelong.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Child
  • Cochlear Implantation* / economics
  • Cochlear Implants / economics
  • Costs and Cost Analysis
  • Deafness / rehabilitation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Persons With Hearing Impairments / rehabilitation*