Encyclopedia of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

2013 Edition
| Editors: Stilianos E. Kountakis

Soft Internal Device Failures

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23499-6_200137
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Definition

Suspected device malfunction which cannot be confirmed using currently available methods of assessment and interrogation associated with symptoms of declining performance, aversive symptoms, or intermittent cochlear implant function.

Cross-References

 Cochlear Implantation, Revision – Adult

 Surgical Devices (Cochlear Implantation, Revision – Pediatric)

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryNew York UniversityNew YorkUSA
  2. 2.Department of OtolaryngologyNew York University School of MedicineNew YorkUSA