Cochlear Implantation and Single-Sided Deafness: A Systematic Review of the Literature
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Cabral Junior, F., Pinna, M. H., et al. (2016).
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 20(1), 69-75.
This systematic review investigates the effects of cochlear implantation on sound localization, speech perception, tinnitus, and quality of life in individuals with single-sided deafness.
Not stated
Through February 2015
Published studies (not further specified)
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<p>Three studies investigating sound localization in individuals with single-sided deafness (SSD) who have a cochlear implant (CI) reported significant improvements in bimodal sound localization as compared to hearing aid-only or unaided sound localization abilities.</p><p>Four studies investigating speech perception abilities in individuals with SSD reported improved skills with a CI.</p>
Five out of seven studies investigating tinnitus relief in individuals with single-sided deafness (SSD) who received a cochlear implant (CI) reported statistically significant reduction of tinnitus symptoms after CI.
