The Chronological Evolution of Cochlear Implant Contraindications: A Comprehensive Review

• Published in: Journal of clinical medicine Vol. 13; no. 8; p. 2337
• Main Authors: Hamed, Nezar, Alajmi, Norah, Alkoblan, Faisal Ibrahim, Alghtani, Yazeed Abdullah, Abdelsamad, Yassin, Alhussien, Ahmed, Alhajress, Rafeef Ibrahim, Alhabib, Salman F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Age; Care and treatment; Chronologies; Cochlear implants; Complications and side effects; Contraindications; Deafness; Decision making; Ear; Ear diseases; FDA approval; Hearing aids; Hearing disorders; Hearing loss; Implants, Artificial; Intervention; Language; Localization; Otology; Patient satisfaction; Prosthesis; Quality of life; Speech; Surgery; Surgical outcomes; Surgical techniques; Teenagers; Voice recognition; Saudi Arabia; contraindications; hearing loss; cochlear implant; complications; outcomes
• ISSN: 2077-0383; 2077-0383
• DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082337

Cochlear implantation has emerged as a transformative intervention in addressing profound hearing loss, offering a paradigm shift in auditory rehabilitation for individuals with restricted auditory function. Throughout its history, the understanding of contraindications for cochlear implant (CI) surgery has evolved significantly. This review comprehensively analyzes the chronological advancements in the understanding of CI contraindications, examining studies conducted from historical timelines to the present. Recent research has revealed significant developments in the field, prompting a reevaluation of established criteria and resulting in expanded indications for CI. The chronological evolution of contraindications underscores the transformative nature of the field, offering potential improvements in outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with profound hearing loss. In conclusion, this narrative review emphasizes the dynamic nature of the field, where the reevaluation of contraindications has created new opportunities and broader indications for CI. The emerging prospects, including improved outcomes and enhanced quality of life, hold promise for individuals with profound hearing loss.