Evaluation of a new slim lateral wall electrode for cochlear implantation: an imaging study in human temporal bones.
Aarno DietzMatti Iso-MustajärviSini SipariJyrki TervaniemiDzemal GazibegovicPublished 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)
The SlimJ showed atraumatic insertion characteristics. The CBCT fusion technique provides an accurate and reliable assessment of the electrode position and allows for grading insertion trauma without histology. The SlimJ true potential for structure and hearing preservation needs to be further assessed in vivo.