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Author: Clark, Graeme × Author: Cowan, Robert × End date: 2009 × Type: Conference Item × Subject: cochlear implants × Subject: electrode array × Subject: otolaryngology ×

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    Application of advanced radiographic technology in cochlear implant research
    XU, JIN ; TYKOCINSKI, MICHAEL ; Saunders, E. ; Clark, Graeme M. ; Cowan, R. ( 2001)
    The effective development of peri-modiolar or other advanced electrode arrays for cochlear implants requires detailed analysis of the insertion procedure and electrode positioning in the cochlea. Routine x-ray techniques cannot provide sufficient detail to meet this need. A new micro-focus x-ray imaging system has been built for our research. The system consists of a x-ray tube with a sub 10-micron focal spot mounted below an adjustable work surface and an image intensifier placed approximately 100 cm above the x-ray aperture. A variety of intracochlear electrode arrays and human temporal bones were studied using this system. The micro-focus x-ray imaging system allows for micro-fluoroscopy to visualise the real time implantation procedure. It also enables capturing of images onto reusable phosphor imaging plates or films for subsequent viewing or analysis. Images are produced at up to 95 times magnification with superior resolution and enhanced contrast. This new radiographic technology plays an important role in development of safe and effective advanced intracochlear electrode arrays.
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    Insertion study using new peri-modiolar electrode array designs [Abstract]
    Treaba, Claudiu ; Clark, Graeme M. ; Cowan, Robert S. ; Tykocinski, Michael J. ; Cohen, Lawrence T. ; Saunders, Elaine ; Pyman, Brian C. ; Briggs, Robert S. ; Dahm, Markus C. ( 1999)
    Intracochlear multi-channel cochlear implants have been shown to successfully provide auditory information for profoundly deaf patients by electrically stimulating discrete populations of auditory nerve fibers via a scala tympani (ST) electrode array. Histological and radiological examination of implanted human temporal bones showed that the current straight Nucleus® array is usually positioned against the outer wall of the ST. An electrode array close to the modiolus could be expected to reduce stimulation thresholds and result in a more localized neural excitation pattern.