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| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08 |
| Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
| Pages | 5593-5596 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (print) | 9781424418152 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08 - Vancouver, BC, Canada Duration: 20 Aug 2008 → 25 Aug 2008 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08 - "Personalized Healthcare through Technology" |
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Abstract
Cochlear implants (CI) are electronic devices incorporating an electrode inserted into the human cochlea for direct electric stimulation of the auditory nerve. The implantation has become the standard treatment for patients with severeto-profound sensorineural loss not aidable with conventional hearing aids. The state of the art operative technique is a facial recess approach to the middle ear, following the opening of the scala tympani (cochleostomy) and insertion of the electrode array. The facial recess approach is applicable only by experienced surgeons and optimal CI results primarily depend on optimal electrode placement and minimal traumatic insertion. This also requires a certain amount of experience. Additionally several groups work on minimally-invasive approaches to the cochlea, resulting in the necessity to insert the implant via a keyhole access, which is not applicable with current techniques. This paper presents a mechatronic device for an automated insertion of the electrode array of a cochlear implant system. Being designed especially for minimally-invasive approaches, the tool is also applicable for regular facial recess approaches. Moreover the device allows reliable and repeatable insertion studies at synthetic models or cadaver specimen. The functionality of the tool is proofed with first experiments on a synthetic model.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science(all)
- Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
- Computer Science(all)
- Signal Processing
- Engineering(all)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medicine(all)
- Health Informatics
Sustainable Development Goals
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Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08. IEEE Computer Society, 2008. p. 5593-5596 4650482 (Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08 - "Personalized Healthcare through Technology").
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T1 - Conception and design of an automated insertion tool for cochlear implants
AU - Hussong, Andreas
AU - Rau, Thomas
AU - Eilers, Hubertus
AU - Baron, Stephan
AU - Heimann, Bodo
AU - Leinung, Martin
AU - Lenarz, Thomas
AU - Majdani, Omid
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - Cochlear implants (CI) are electronic devices incorporating an electrode inserted into the human cochlea for direct electric stimulation of the auditory nerve. The implantation has become the standard treatment for patients with severeto-profound sensorineural loss not aidable with conventional hearing aids. The state of the art operative technique is a facial recess approach to the middle ear, following the opening of the scala tympani (cochleostomy) and insertion of the electrode array. The facial recess approach is applicable only by experienced surgeons and optimal CI results primarily depend on optimal electrode placement and minimal traumatic insertion. This also requires a certain amount of experience. Additionally several groups work on minimally-invasive approaches to the cochlea, resulting in the necessity to insert the implant via a keyhole access, which is not applicable with current techniques. This paper presents a mechatronic device for an automated insertion of the electrode array of a cochlear implant system. Being designed especially for minimally-invasive approaches, the tool is also applicable for regular facial recess approaches. Moreover the device allows reliable and repeatable insertion studies at synthetic models or cadaver specimen. The functionality of the tool is proofed with first experiments on a synthetic model.
AB - Cochlear implants (CI) are electronic devices incorporating an electrode inserted into the human cochlea for direct electric stimulation of the auditory nerve. The implantation has become the standard treatment for patients with severeto-profound sensorineural loss not aidable with conventional hearing aids. The state of the art operative technique is a facial recess approach to the middle ear, following the opening of the scala tympani (cochleostomy) and insertion of the electrode array. The facial recess approach is applicable only by experienced surgeons and optimal CI results primarily depend on optimal electrode placement and minimal traumatic insertion. This also requires a certain amount of experience. Additionally several groups work on minimally-invasive approaches to the cochlea, resulting in the necessity to insert the implant via a keyhole access, which is not applicable with current techniques. This paper presents a mechatronic device for an automated insertion of the electrode array of a cochlear implant system. Being designed especially for minimally-invasive approaches, the tool is also applicable for regular facial recess approaches. Moreover the device allows reliable and repeatable insertion studies at synthetic models or cadaver specimen. The functionality of the tool is proofed with first experiments on a synthetic model.
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