Susan Waltzman PhD Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine, New York,
New York, U.S.A. (Author)
Cohen, Noel :
Noel Cohen MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine,
New York, New York, U.S.A. (Author)
Review
"It presents truly 'cutting edge material' ..nothing else available provides so much information in such
an accessible format..the must useful publication currently available."
--Head & Neck
"Excellent review..invaluable for all professionals..I recommend this book as a reference for understanding
the state-of-the-art of cochlear implantation."
--International Tinnitus Journal
"Provides relevant topics for any individual working with cochlear implants..a comprehensive reference
test."
--The American Journal of Otology
Thieme Medical Publishers Web Site, October, 2001
Summary
Packed with new, previously unpublished data, this comprehensive reference covers all aspects of cochlear implantation
and related sciences for the many specialists working in the field. You will find an emphasis on the most recent
developments in basic and clinical sciences, including: the effects of electrical stimulation; processing capabilities;
preoperative criteria; medical, surgical and radiological issues; device programming; rehabilitation; and education.
Plus, you will benefit from the experience of an outstanding team of interdisciplinary experts, who share insights
on:
The full continuum of care in cochlear implantation in adults and children -- combining basic principles and
theory with practical clinical management
Complete sections on hair cell regeneration, deprivation and effects of electrical stimulation
Full section on cochlear implant imaging -- never available before
New perspective on outcomes measurement
Future directions in implant design and processing strategies
Complete with in-depth discussions of language development and speech production, COCHLEAR IMPLANTS is a highly
useful professional tool for audiologists, otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists who work with this
challenging patient population. Its wide, balanced, and expert perspective on the issues affecting the field is
unique in the literature.
Table of Contents
1. Basic Science: Cellular changes in the Auditory CNS following Cochlear Dysfunction
2. Regeneration-Repair and Protection in the Inner Ear: Implications for Cochlear Implantation
3. Long Term Effects of Deafness and Chronic Electrical Stimulation of the Cochlea
4. New Directions in Implant Design
5. Section Criteria and Evaluation
6. Imaging
7. Electrophysiology and Device Telemetry
8. Surgical Techniques for Cochlear Implants
9. Vestibular Effects and Vestibular Function
10. Complications of Cochlear Implant Surgery
11. Device Programming
12. Variables Affecting Speech Perception in Children
13. Auditory-Verbal Practice
14. Educational Implications of Cochlear Implantation-Conflict or Collaboration?
15. Language Development
16. Speech Production
17. Speech Perception by Adults
18. Auditory Brain Stem Implants
