Cochlear Implantation

Surgical insertion of an electronic hearing device (COCHLEAR IMPLANTS) with electrodes to the COCHLEAR NERVE in the inner ear to create sound sensation in patients with residual nerve fibers.

Year introduced: 1998

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Tree Number(s): E04.580.450.220, E04.650.220

MeSH Unique ID: D019929

Entry Terms:

• Cochlear Implantations
• Implantation, Cochlear
• Implantations, Cochlear
• Cochlear Prosthesis Implantation
• Cochlear Prosthesis Implantations
• Implantation, Cochlear Prosthesis
• Implantations, Cochlear Prosthesis
• Prosthesis Implantation, Cochlear
• Prosthesis Implantations, Cochlear

Previous Indexing:

• Cochlear Implants (1980-1997)
• Prostheses and Implants (1966-1979)

See Also:

• Cochlear Implants

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Otologic Surgical Procedures
Cochlear Implantation

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Prosthesis Implantation
Cochlear Implantation