Facial palsy after cochlear implantation: incidence, etiology, and treatment outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:
- Alfonso ScarpaASAlfonso Scarpa
- Luigi FalchettaLFLuigi Falchetta
- Eleonora M.C. TreccaEleonora M.C. Trecca
- Matteo De NotarisMNMatteo De Notaris
- Juan C. Yanez-SillerJYJuan C. Yanez-Siller
- Alessandro SanturroASAlessandro Santurro
- Francesco Antonio SalzanoFrancesco Antonio Salzano
- Emilio AvalloneEAEmilio Avallone
Open Access
- 14 October 2026
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Cochlear Implants International
- p. 1-12
Abstract
Cochlear implantation (CI) is the treatment of choice for patients with severe or profound sensorineural deafness, providing substantial improvements in hearing perception and quality of life.Howev...Keywords
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