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The Effect of Age at Cochlear Implantation on Speech and Auditory Performances in Prelingually Deaf Children

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To understand the effect of age at implantation on speech and auditory performances of 74 prelingually deaf Indian children after using cochlear implants for 3, 6 and 12 months. We also evaluate the causes of late implantation in this population. Seventy four children who underwent cochlear implantation from December 2013 to December 2015 in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head Neck Cancer in SMS Medical College, Jaipur were participated in this study. To compare the efficacy of cochlear implant, candidates are classified into 2 groups according to the age at the time of implantation: 1–4 years and 4.1–7 years. The sample size is 37 in both age groups. Their auditory performance and speech intelligibility were rated using the Revised Categories of Auditory Perception scales, Speech Intelligibility Rating scales and Meaningful Auditory Integration Scale. The evaluations were made before implantation and 3, 6 and 12 months after implantation. The scores when compared in both the groups revealed that the results were comparable and significant after 12 months of follow up while the scores were not significant after 3 and 6 months. The results were statistically significant when baseline is compared with different postoperative stages. The children implanted before the age of 4 years had significantly better auditory and linguistic performances. At least 12 months of audio-verbal rehabilitation and speech and language therapy are required to compare the effects of cochlear implant in any set of children. Our study shows that hearing impaired children who receive cochlear implantation below 4 years of age acquires better auditory ability for developing language skills.

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    Nishi Sonkhya, Sunita Agarwal & Mohnish Grover

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Shakrawal, N., Sonkhya, N., Agarwal, S. et al. The Effect of Age at Cochlear Implantation on Speech and Auditory Performances in Prelingually Deaf Children. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 74 (Suppl 1), 52–61 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-01821-0

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