Impact of cochlear implantation on the management strategy of patients with neurofibromatosis type 2.

Haoyue TanHuan JiaYun LiZhihua ZhangWeidong ZhuYun CaiZhaoyan WangHao Wu

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2018)

CI is an effective option in auditory rehabilitation and should be considered primarily for NF2 patients with intact cochlear nerve. EPS might be a predictor for cochlear implant performance. Good contralateral hearing may present a barrier to daily use.

Keyphrases

hearing loss
signaling pathway
lps induced
physical activity
oxidative stress
nuclear factor
peripheral nerve
inflammatory response
toll like receptor
cell proliferation