Facial nerve stimulation following cochlear implantation

• Published in: jibi to rinsho Vol. 42; no. 5Supplement2; pp. 717 - 725
• Main Authors: TSUBOI, Yasuhiro, TONO, Tetsuya, USHISAKO, Yasuaki, MORIMITSU, Tamotsu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: JIBI TO RINSHO KAI 20.09.1996

Facial nerve stimulation due to an activated electrode array is known to be a potential side effect which can occur following successful cochlear implantation. It may result in a deterioration of sound quality due to a limitation in the dynamic range of the implant. However, the precise mechanisms o...