The cochlea depicted: radiological evaluation of cochlear morphology and the implanted cochlea

Jagt, M.A. van der (2021)

Doctoral Thesis

In this thesis cochlear morphology and the intra-cochlear position of cochlear implant electrode arrays is being studied. Gaining insight in the variance of cochlear morphology allows to study the effect of morphological characteristics on surgical and speech perception outcomes following cochlear implantation. Furthermore, evaluating the intra-cochlear position of cochlear implant electrode arrays contributes to the search for the optimal position of the array in terms of speech perception outcomes.

• Cochlear implantation
• Cochlea
• Inner ear anatomy
• Cochlear morphology
• Cochlear implant electrode array
• Automatic tracing method
• Angular insertion depth
• Insertion trauma
• Intra-cochlear position

• All authors: Jagt, M.A. van der
• Supervisor: Frijns, J.H.M.
• Co-supervisor: Briaire, J.J.; Verbist, B.M.
• Committee: Benthem, P.P.B. van; Mylanus, E.A.M.; Dhooge, I.; Rotteveel, L.J.C.; Pameijer, F.A.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center [LUMC], Leiden University
• Date: 2021-11-02
• ISBN (print): 978946423392
• Sponsorship: Advanced Bionics, Med-El, Cochlear, Makker hoortoestellen, Chipsoft, Daleco Pharma, EmiD audiologische apparatuur, Enginears, Oticon Medical, Viatris, ALK, Sonova Nederland BV