Cochlear Implants

The latest on cochlear implantation

Thieme congratulates author Dr. J. Thomas Roland, Jr. for being chosen by New York magazine for its prestigious 'Best Doctors 2018' list.

Praise for the previous edition:

Cochlear Implants, Third Edition, has been completely revised to include the most up-to-date information on the clinical and translational sciences related to this rapidly evolving technology. It contains chapters on the latest developments in the field, including those in: genetics, neuroplasticity, expanding criteria for implantation, the application of implant technology to tinnitus and vestibular issues, music perception, and intraoperative monitoring.

Key Features:

- Covers basic techniques as well as new concepts and areas of expansion, making it appropriate for beginners as well as experienced practitioners

- Includes information on the latest advancements in cochlear implant programming concepts

- Written by experts in the field who are spearheading advancements in cochlear implant technology

This book will be a valuable reference for otolaryngologists – head and neck surgeons, audiologists, neurotologists, speech pathologists, and all professionals involved in the design and usage of cochlear implants as well as an essential text for audiology students.

1 History of the Cochlear Implant
2 Genetics of Hearing Loss and Predictors of Cochlear Implant Outcome
3 Consequences of Deafness and Electrical Stimulation on the Peripheral and Central Auditory System
4 Auditory Neuroplasticity
5 Mimicking Normal Auditory Functions with Cochlear Implant Sound Processing: Past, Present, and Future
6 Expanding Criteria for the Evaluation of Cochlear Implant Candidates
7 Principles of Cochlear Implant Imaging
8 Intraoperative Monitoring During Cochlear Implantation
9 The History of Cochlear Implant Electrode Design
10 Cochlear Implant Surgical Technique
11 New Horizons in Surgical Technique
12 A Global View of Device Reliability
13 Revision Cochlear Implantation
14 Advancements in Cochlear Implant Programming
15 Auditory and Linguistic Outcomes in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation
16 Auditory Outcomes in the Adult Population
17 Therapeutic Approaches Following Cochlear Implantation
18 Acoustic and Electric Speech Processing
19 Music Perception
20 Auditory Brainstem Implants
21 Applying Cochlear Implant Technology to Tinnitus and Vestibular Interventions
22 The Impact of Cochlear Implantation on the Recipient's Health-Related Quality of Life
23 Future Technology