Bilateral electric stimulation from auditory brainstem implants in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 2

Med Sci Monit. 2009 Jun;15(6):CS100-4.

Abstract

Background: Recent developments in the field of electronic hearing prostheses have allowed for the introduction of auditory brainstem implants in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2.

Case report: Bilateral electric stimulation from 2 sequentially placed auditory brainstem implants was applied in a 27-year-old man with neurofibromatosis type 2.

Conclusions: Results of the present case support further application of bilateral electric stimulation from auditory brainstem implants for patients with neurofibromatosis type 2.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Audiometry
  • Auditory Brain Stem Implants*
  • Brain Stem Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Stem Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy*
  • Electrodes
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neurofibromatosis 2 / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurofibromatosis 2 / physiopathology
  • Neurofibromatosis 2 / therapy*
  • Sensation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed