Objective: To discuss a new temporal bone tomography radiographic technique for the assessment of cochlear implantation and its clinic value.
Methods: Plane radiographs of both the temporal bone tomography and cochlear position tomography were taken on 10 children after cochlear implantation. The numbers of inserted electrodes of both techniques were compared.
Results: The inserted electrodes were shown clearly in both techniques. There was no difference in the data between the 2 methods and between the operation and radiography outcomes(P>0.05).
Conclusion: Temporal bone tomography is a new method to evaluate cochlear implants in postoperative patients.