Cochlear implantation in patients with definite Meniere’s disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 274 (2) ◽  
pp. 751-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils Kristian Prenzler ◽  
Eva Bültmann ◽  
Alexandros Giourgas ◽  
Melanie Steffens ◽  
Rolf Benedikt Salcher ◽  
...  
2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (04) ◽  
pp. 256-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura K. Holden ◽  
J. Gail Neely ◽  
Brenda D. Gotter ◽  
Karen M. Mispagel ◽  
Jill B. Firszt

This case study describes a 45-yr-old female with bilateral, profound sensorineural hearing loss due to Ménière’s disease. She received her first cochlear implant in the right ear in 2008 and the second cochlear implant in the left ear in 2010. The case study examines the enhancement to speech recognition, particularly in noise, provided by bilateral cochlear implants.Speech recognition tests were administered prior to obtaining the second implant and at a number of test intervals following activation of the second device. Speech recognition in quiet and noise as well as localization abilities were assessed in several conditions to determine bilateral benefit and performance differences between ears. The results of the speech recognition testing indicated a substantial improvement in the patient’s ability to understand speech in noise and her ability to localize sound when using bilateral cochlear implants compared to using a unilateral implant or an implant and a hearing aid. In addition, the patient reported considerable improvement in her ability to communicate in daily life when using bilateral implants versus a unilateral implant.This case suggests that cochlear implantation is a viable option for patients who have lost their hearing to Ménière’s disease even when a number of medical treatments and surgical interventions have been performed to control vertigo. In the case presented, bilateral cochlear implantation was necessary for this patient to communicate successfully at home and at work.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (9) ◽  
pp. 1296-1304
Author(s):  
Armine Kocharyan ◽  
Michelle E. Mark ◽  
Mustafa S. Ascha ◽  
Gail S. Murray ◽  
Nauman F. Manzoor ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 140 (6) ◽  
pp. 535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim A. Fife ◽  
Meagan P. Lewis ◽  
John S. May ◽  
Eric R. Oliver

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Morgan Selleck ◽  
Margaret Dillon ◽  
Elizabeth Perkins ◽  
Kevin D. Brown

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Doobe ◽  
A. Ernst ◽  
R. Ramalingam ◽  
P. Mittmann ◽  
I. Todt

Objective.To investigate the treatment outcome of a simultaneous labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation in patients with single-sided Ménière’s disease and profound sensorineural hearing loss.Study Design.Prospective study.Method.Five patients with single-sided Ménière’s disease with active vertigo and functional deafness were included. In all cases, simultaneous cochlear implantation combined with labyrinthectomy surgery was performed. The outcome has been evaluated by the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) and speech recognition.Results.The combined labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation led in all patients to a highly significant reduction of dizziness up to arestitutio ad integrum. After activation of the cochlear implant and rehabilitation, a mean monosyllabic speech understanding of 69% at 65 dB was observed.Conclusion.For patients with single-sided Ménière’s disease and profound sensorineural hearing loss the simultaneous labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation are efficient method for the treatment of vertigo as well as the rehabilitation of the auditory system.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dillan F. Villavisanis ◽  
Maria A. Mavrommatis ◽  
Elisa R. Berson ◽  
Christopher P. Bellaire ◽  
John W. Rutland ◽  
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1999 ◽  
Vol 113 (7) ◽  
pp. 666-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Morgan ◽  
L. Flood ◽  
M. Hawthorne ◽  
S. Raje

AbstractThe surgical management of Menière's disease presents a difficult and controversial problem and includes various procedures ranging from ‘placebo operations’ to vestibular nerve section. The situation is even more complex in the case where the only hearing ear is affected. We present a case of severe debilitating vertigo due to Menière's disease that was treated by chemical labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation. This unique management strategy allowed restoration of useful hearing and relief of vertigo.


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