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Auditory Brainstem Implants: A Comprehensive Guide

Auditory Brainstem Implants, a groundbreaking textbook by renowned experts Eric P. Wilkinson and Marc S. Schwartz, delves into the current and future applications of auditory brain implants. This unique book is the first dedicated publication on ABIs, bringing together a diverse group of pioneering clinicians from around the world.

Introduction to ABIs

The text begins with introductory chapters that cover the history and development of ABIs, relevant neuroanatomy and physiology, imaging of the cochlea, cochlear nerve, brainstem, and auditory system, and clinical indications for ABIs.

Surgical Approaches

Surgical chapters detail translabyrinthine, retrosigmoid, and retrolabyrinthine approaches, pediatric applications, auditory midbrain implants, device-specific engineering, and intraoperative monitoring. These chapters provide in-depth analyses and overviews, enabling clinicians from different disciplines to expand their armamentarium and solidify current areas of expertise.

Auditory Testing and Performance

Auditory testing, performance variables, and results are also reviewed in the book. This information is crucial for understanding the challenges and outcomes of ABI challenges and outcomes.

Future Directions

The final chapters focus on innovative future directions, such as penetrating multisite microelectrodes and the use of optogenetics. These insights provide valuable information for researchers and clinicians looking to advance the field of ABIs.

Target Audience

Trainee and practicing otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, audiologists, and speech pathologists will benefit from reading this comprehensive ABI resource, either cover-to-cover or by consulting specific chapters.

Auditory Brainstem Implants is a must-have resource for professionals in the field, offering a wealth of knowledge and cutting-edge information on this rapidly evolving area of medicine.

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