Key points 1. Neurotology involves the treatment of patients with lateral skull base disorders, encompassing surgery of the entire temporal bone and associated approaches to the middle fossa, posterior fossa, and brainstem. 2. The cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is the junction…
Key Points 1. Younger patients with post-lingual deafness and a shorter duration of severe to profound hearing loss have a greater likelihood of detecting speech after cochlear implantation. 2. Broadly speaking, individuals who have significant hearing loss and limited benefit…
Key Points 1. A hearing aid consultation with an audiologist is recommended for any patient who exhibits hearing loss and complains of difficulty communicating. 2. The patient’s type, configuration, and severity of hearing loss, their communication needs, and lifestyle all…