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Bilateral Simultaneous Cochlear Implantation in Children: Report of a Case and Review of Literature

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The benefits of bilateral cochlear implant in adults are well established. Auditory ability in children is also substantially improved by binaural hearing. We report the first case of bilateral simultaneous paediatric cochlear implant in India and discuss the merits of bilateral implant.

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  1. Christian Medical College, Vellore, India

    Ajoy Mathew Varghese, John Mathew, Arun Alexander, K. Thenmozhi, G. L. Evangelin & Mary Kurien

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Varghese, A.M., Mathew, J., Alexander, A. et al. Bilateral Simultaneous Cochlear Implantation in Children: Report of a Case and Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 64, 95–96 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0219-5

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