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    Peri-modiolar electrode arrays: a comparison of electrode position n the human temporal bone
    Shepherd, R. K. ; Treaba, C. G. ; Cohen, L. ; Pyman, B. ; Huigen, J. ; Xu, J. ; Clark, Graeme M. (Monduzzi Editore, 1997)
    This paper describes a radiologic evaluation of three types of peri-modiolar arrays, comparing their trajectory within the scala tympani with a standard Mini-22 electrode. All peri-modiolar arrays were found to lie closer to the modiolus for much of their insertion length compared with the standard array. While one design showed evidence for the potential of increased insertion trauma, two designs produced satisfactory results. Although further electrode development, temporal bone and histopathologic studies arE required, it would appear that the benefits of peri-modiolar electrode arrays will be realised clinically.
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    Steady state evoked potentials (SSEPs): An objective measure of residual hearing in young cochlear imlpant candidates
    Rance, G. ; Rickards, F. W. ; Dowell, R. C. ; Cohen, L. T. ; Clark, Graeme M. ( 1993)
    The use of objective measures of residual hearing in young cochlear implant candidates has become more important as the minimum age of implantation has reduced. This paper examines the use of the steady-state evoked potential (SSEP) technique in the assessment of these children. SSEP thresholds were obtained using frequency specific stimuli at octave frequencies between 250llz and 4000Hz in ZS children with moderate to severe hearing losses. These levels, determined automatically by a computerized detection system were then compared with thresholds obtained behaviourally. Data was also collected from a group of 35 adult subjects with varying degrees of sensorineural hearing loss. Results indicate that the steady-state evoked potential procedure can provide accurate, frequency specific estimates of hearing thresholds in ears with even profound or total hearing losses.