Presented with severe sensorineural deafness was prescribed hearing aids

NEET PG ENT
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A child aged 3 years, presented with severe sensorineural deafness was prescribed hearing aids, but showed no improvement. What is the next line of management-

    1. Fenestration surgery
    1. Stapes mobilisation
    1. Cochlear implant
    1. Conservative management

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Common indications for cochlear implants

  • Severe to profound SNHL in both ears with a functioning auditory nerve.
  • Little to no benefit from conventional hearing aids.
  • Living in or desiring to live in the “hearing world”.
  • High motivation, strong commitment and realistic expectations.
  • Strong social and educational support.
  • In case of infants and young children having a family willing to work toward speech and language skills with therapy.