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Electric acoustic stimulation (EAS) combines electric stimulation in the mid to high-frequency regions with acoustic stimulation in the low-frequency range with the aim to preserve residual low-frequency hearing after cochlear implantation, which together particularly improves speech understanding, pitch discrimination and music appreciation. In this volume, the most experienced clinical groups share their understanding of the use of EAS in adults and children. It offers an in-depth audiological analysis related to selecting, preparing and rehabilitating EAS patients. Topics such as dead zone assessment, psychophysics of low-frequency hearing, electric-acoustic interaction, speech algorithms, music perception, as well as fitting and the patient's acceptance are discussed. Introductory chapters - illustrated with exceptional colour images - on cochlear neural reserves, molecular biology and high-technological electrode development focus on the basic scientific EAS research. Every ENT specialist, audiologist, speech therapist and scientist interested in inner ear pathology, involved in cochlear implantation or dealing with the treatment or surgery of the inner ear will benefit from the insights and experiences of the world's leading experts who contributed to this publication.
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Cochlear Implants and Hearing Preservation
Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Vol. 67
Series Editor
W. Arnold
Munich
Cochlear Implants and Hearing Preservation Volume Editors
Paul Van de Heyning Andrea Kleine Punte
Antwerp Antwerp
48 figures, 11 in color, and 12 tables, 2010
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Paul Van de Heyning
Andrea Kleine Punte
University Hospital Antwerp Department of Otorhinolaryngology Wilrijkstraat 10 2650 Antwerp (Belgium)
University Hospital Antwerp Department of Otorhinolaryngology Wilrijkstraat 10 2650 Antwerp (Belgium)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cochlear implants and hearing preservation / volume editor Paul van de Heyning, Andrea Kleine Punte. p. ; cm. -- (Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology, ISSN 0065-3071 ; v. 67) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-3-8055-9286-4 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Cochlear implants. I. Heyning, Paul van de. II. Kleine Punte, Andrea. III. Series: Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology, v. 67. 0065-3071 ; [DNLM: 1. Cochlear Implants. 2. Acoustic Stimulation. 3. Cochlear Implantation--methods. 4. Hearing Loss--surgery. W1 AD701 v.67 2010 / WV 274 C66167 2010] RF305.C62818 2010 617.8⬘82--dc22 2009036719
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