Cochlear implantation in children under 12 months of age: surgical outcomes and considerations—a Western Australian perspective

The introduction of universal newborn hearing screening has allowed for early identification and diagnosis of children with severe-profound hearing loss. This study aims to provide the first Western Australian perspective on the surgical feasibility and safety of cochlear implantation before 12 months of age.

Citation:
Hannigan A, Reid A, Last S, …….. Brennan-Jones C, Rodrigues S, et al. Cochlear implantation in children under 12 months of age: surgical outcomes and considerations—a Western Australian perspective. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology. 2025;8.

Keywords:
Cochlear implantation; surgical outcomes; children

Abstract:
The introduction of universal newborn hearing screening has allowed for early identification and diagnosis of children with severe-profound hearing loss. This study aims to provide the first Western Australian perspective on the surgical feasibility and safety of cochlear implantation before 12 months of age.