Selection of the optimal first ear for sequential bilateral cochlear implantation in children.
Hantai KimJungho HaEun Sol GilJeong Hun JangHun Yi ParkYun-Hoon ChoungPublished in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2021)
The first CI is strongly recommended to perform on a worse hearing ear if they had different hearing levels between ears. Even with the first CI on a worse hearing ear, its performance never deteriorates. In addition, if they receive the second CI several years later, it will be likely that the second one functions better.
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