Cochlear Implantation in Advanced Otosclerosis: Pitfalls and Successes

Abstract Purpose of Review This review will highlight recent outcome-based evidence guiding decision making for cochlear implantation in advanced otosclerosis, related complications, and technical surgical considerations otosclerosis the obstructed cochlea. Recent Findings Cochlear results consistent, excellent auditory outcomes with improvement both objective speech recognition scores subjective quality life measures. Facial nerve stimulation may occur at higher rates implant recipients. setting luminal obstruction osteosclerotic patients be managed altered technique to achieve successful improvements. Pre-operative imaging high resolution CT or MRI help anticipate intraoperative challenges post-operative complications implantation. Summary is an established, treatment profound hearing loss otosclerosis. Surgeon knowledge outcomes, potential important appropriately counsel regarding rehabilitation options