Cochlear Implants

The second edition of Cochlear Implants provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art techniques for evaluating and selecting the cochlear implant candidate. Clear descriptions of surgical techniques guide the reader through implantation procedures, and chapters address important issues such as speech production, language development, and education in implant recipients. This second edition features: New chapters on the genetics of hearing loss, sound processing, binaural hearing, and electroacoustic stimulation Complete discussion of the most recent advances in evaluation procedures, surgery, programming methods, speech processing strategies, and more Precise, easy-to-follow tables and figures enhance comprehension of the basic science, research and clinical concepts covered in the text Coverage of the medical and surgical complications of cochlear implantation Insights from an interdisciplinary team of experts in otolaryngology, audiology, the basic sciences, speech pathology, and education Ideal for learning and reference, Cochlear Implants synthesizes the key information needed by practitioners, researchers, and students in a range of disciplines. Readers will benefit from both the scope and thoroughness of this authoritative reference. Dr. Roland honored in Best Doctors 2012 issue of New York Magazine

This second edition provides intensive review of the newest cochlear implant technology. It covers the important issues of cochlear implant candidacy evaluation, surgical treatment options, with discussion of the latest programming methods and new speech processing strategies.

Written by well-known experts in the fields of otolaryngology, otology, neurotology, and speech and hearing, this text includes the most cutting edge information on bilateral cochlear implantation, electroacoustic stimulation, the totally-implantable cochlear implant, surgical techniques in both the normal and abnormal cochleae, as well as the genetics of hearing loss, medical and surgical complications, and auditory brainstem implants. This is an exceptional professional reference for the otolaryngologist, otologist, audiologist, and speech pathologist.

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Reviewer:Alan G. Micco, MD(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description:This multiauthored book on cochlear implantation is multidisciplinary, covering both surgical and audiologic aspects. The previous edition was published in 2000.
Purpose:The purpose is to serve as a comprehensive reference in the area of cochlear implantation. With the rapidly advancing nature of this field, this book is both welcome and needed.
Audience:It is intended for all caregivers and researchers in the field, including otologists, neurotologists, and audiologists, as well as those with interests in speech and language. The book is edited and authored by a who's who in cochlear implantation.
Features:The editors have assembled a well known and respected group of authors to write the individual chapters. The book covers candidate selection, surgery, radiology, and programming. Other interesting aspects include speech perception, language development, and deaf education. Finally, hybrid devices, brainstem implants, and future possibilities in the field are covered.
Assessment:This is a needed second edition of a comprehensive textbook on cochlear implantation. Caregivers in the field will find this a welcome addition.

The second edition of __Cochlear Implants__ provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art techniques for evaluating and selecting the cochlear implant candidate. Clear descriptions of surgical techniques guide the reader through implantation procedures, and chapters address important issues such as speech production, language development, and education in implant recipients. **This second edition features:** * New chapters on the genetics of hearing loss, sound processing, binaural hearing, and electroacoustic stimulation * Complete discussion of the most recent advances in evaluation procedures, surgery, programming methods, speech processing strategies, and more * Precise, easy-to-follow tables and figures enhance comprehension of the basic science, research and clinical concepts covered in the text * Coverage of the medical and surgical complications of cochlear implantation * Insights from an interdisciplinary team of experts in otolaryngology, audiology, the basic sciences, speech pathology, and education Ideal for learning and reference, __Cochlear Implants__ synthesizes the key information needed by practitioners, researchers, and students in a range of disciplines. Readers will benefit from both the scope and thoroughness of this authoritative reference. Dr. Roland honored in Best Doctors 2012 issue of __New York Magazine__ The second edition of Cochlear Implants provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art techniques for evaluating and selecting the cochlear implant candidate. Clear descriptions of surgical techniques guide the reader through implantation procedures, and chapters address important issues such as speech production, language development, and education in implant recipients. This second edition features:

New chapters on the genetics of hearing loss, sound processing, binaural hearing, and electroacoustic stimulation

Complete discussion of the most recent advances in evaluation procedures, surgery, programming methods, speech processing strategies, and more

Precise, easy-to-follow tables and figures enhance comprehension of the basic science, research and clinical concepts covered in the text

Coverage of the medical and surgical complications of cochlear implantation

Insights from an interdisciplinary team of experts in otolaryngology, audiology, the basic sciences, speech pathology, and education

Ideal for learning and reference, Cochlear Implants synthesizes the key information needed by practitioners, researchers, and students in a range of disciplines. Readers will benefit from both the scope and thoroughness of this authoritative reference.