This systematic review investigates the effects of cochlear implantation on audiometric outcomes in children or adults with systemic or inner ear autoimmune hearing loss.
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From database inception to January 16, 2021
Experimental or observational designs reporting post-implantation outcomes
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Studies using multiple heterogeneous audiological measures reported improved post-cochlear implantation (CI) hearing outcomes as compared to pre-operative hearing in the majority of patients with primary and secondary autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED). None of the included studies included patient-reported outcomes. Patients with secondary AIED were at a higher risk of poor CI response; however, no additional perioperative complication risks were reported compared to other CI recipients. The authors conclude that CI may provide a long-term beneficial option for patients with AIED.
