Primary Outcom Of Surgery And Rehabilitation Of Cochlear Implant In Children Wuth Abnormal White Matter

0bjectiveTo study the outcome of cochlear implant in children with abnormal matter, and to evaluate the effect of rehabilitation.MethodsAmong 120 patients who received cochlear implants from Jan. 2012 to Dec.2014 in our department, abnormal white matter was found in 15 patients. 15 patients with normal white matter were enrolled randomly as control group.The outcome of surgery and rehabilitation between two groups were compared.Results1. All electrodes were successfully inserted into cochleae.2. No serious postoperative complications occurred.3. All patients had auditory sensations after implantations.4. No obvious difference in hearing threshold post surgery between two groups was found.5. No significant differences in Categories of Auditory Performance(CAP) and Speech Intelligibility Rating(SIR) between two groups were found following6~12-month follow-up.ConclusionThe primary postoperative outcome and speech and language rehabilitation result for the patients with abnormal white matter are similar to those with normal white matter. Cochlear implants could be implanted safely and effectively in patients with abnormal white matter.