TY - JOUR AU - Woodson, Erika A.; Aaron, Ksenia; Nguyen-Huynh, Ahn; Vargo, Jonathan; Mowry, Sarah E. TI - Mythbusters! The Truth about Common Misconceptions in Cochlear Implantation SN - 0734-0451 SN - 1098-8955 PY - 2021 JO - Semin Hear JF - Seminars in Hearing LA - EN VL - 42 IS - 04 SP - 352 EP - 364 DA - 2021/12/09 KW - cochlear implants KW - outcomes KW - hearing loss KW - vestibular dysfunction KW - insurance KW - hearing preservation KW - MRI compatibility KW - anesthesia AB - Cochlear implantation (CI) is the preferred method of hearing rehabilitation when patients cannot perform well with traditional amplification. Unfortunately, there are still significant misconceptions around this life-changing intervention. The goal of this article is to address some of the most common myths around CI surgery. After reading this article, the learner will be able to explain the utility of CI in patients with residual hearing and recognize that insurance coverage is widespread. The reader will be able to list common risks associated with this well-tolerated procedure including anesthetic risk and the risk of vestibular dysfunction. Additionally, the reader will be able to identify the significant positive impact of CI on patients' quality of life. Finally, the reader will identify that many patients can safely have an MRI scan after implantation, including nearly all contemporary recipients. PB - Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. DO - 10.1055/s-0041-1739368 UR - http://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0041-1739368 ER -