Preoperative Workup in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: Why It Matters?
09-09, 14:00–14:30 (Europe/Istanbul), Hearing Implant 2

<p>Cochlear implantation (CI), in the past more than 30 years, has become a routine intervention and its a standard of care for children with profound sensorineural hearing loss. The presence of a functional cochlear nerve is a key issue in pediatric CI. There are cases where implant candidacy decisions are difficult to make using existing evaluation procedures and among these cases are children with cochlear nerve deficiency (CND). The aim of this presentation is to highlight the importance of a comprehensive audiological, electrophysiological and radiological preoperative assessment in making a decision for cochlear implantation in prelingually deaf children.</p>
<p>Preoperative evaluation is a crucial step in the process of pediatric cochlear implantation. Its role is essential for the proper selection of candidates, minimizing the risk of complications, and optimizing postoperative outcomes. This evaluation is a multidisciplinary process involving otolaryngologists, audiologists, speech therapists, psychologists, pediatricians, and radiologists.</p>
Moderator Moderator
Giuseppe Nicolò Frau
Speaker Speaker
Marija Dokoska
Marija Dokoska
<p>Marija Dokoska</p> <p>Born 1981 September 29</p> <p>Working place : University Clinic of ear nose and throat - Skopje R.N. Macedonia</p> <p>Position : Chef of pediatric department</p> <p>PhD in cochlear implantaion</p>
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Giuseppe Nicolò Frau
<p>I was born in the centre of Sardinia, Italy. I graduated in Medicine & Surgery at the University of Cagliari medical school and did my Residency at the University of Parma directed by Prof. Carlo Zini. I did a Clinical Fellowship at the Gruppo Otologico directed by Prof. Mario Sanna in Piacenza and a Reasearch Fellowship at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. I’m Head of the ENT Department of the Rovereto Hospital in Rovereto (TN) Italy in the Trentino Province, Third Level Refence Center for otology in the area.</p>
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