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Cochlear implantation for single-sided deafness after COVID-19 hospitalization.
Asfour, Leena; Kay-Rivest, Emily; Roland, J Thomas.
  • Asfour L; Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
  • Kay-Rivest E; Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
  • Roland JT; Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Cochlear Implants Int ; 22(6): 353-357, 2021 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1272924
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Understanding the clinical manifestations of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become an urgent objective in the research community. Amongst the emerging neurologic complications is sensorineural hearing loss. While several cases of hearing loss amongst COVID-19 patients have been reported, the management of these patients has yet to be discussed and determined. Herein we present cochlear implant outcomes for a patient who suffered from unilateral sensorineural hearing loss after a prolonged hospital course for COVID-19.

METHODS:

A patient who was hospitalized for COVID-19 for one month and subsequently developed unilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss underwent cochlear implantation for single-sided deafness. His COVID-19 hospital course was reviewed in detail. Speech perception and audiometric assessments were used to evaluate cochlear implant outcomes.

RESULTS:

After cochlear implantation, the patient demonstrated improved speech perception on the implanted side and decreased tinnitus within 1 month of activation.

CONCLUSIONS:

Cochlear implantation may be an appropriate intervention for patients who suffer from severe sensorineural hearing loss following infection with COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cochlear Implantation / Deafness / Hearing Loss, Unilateral / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Cochlear Implants Int Journal subject: Audiology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 14670100.2021.1936364

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cochlear Implantation / Deafness / Hearing Loss, Unilateral / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Cochlear Implants Int Journal subject: Audiology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 14670100.2021.1936364