Effect of Taking a Break From Cochlear-Implant Use for Resolving Facial-Nerve Stimulation: A Case Series
A break from CI stimulation could be considered to manage persistent FNS when auditory stimulation levels increase over time. In some cases, a break may reduce the stimulation levels required for hearing, minimizing or eliminating the occurrence of FNS. Further research is needed to determine the biological mechanisms involved, optimize the duration of the break, as well as determine its long-term effectiveness.
Authors
- Susan T. Eitutis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9931-0564)
- Deborah Vickers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7498-5637)
- Noreen Clarke
- Manohar Bance (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8050-3617)
- Charlotte Garcia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0370-3927)
- Marina Salorio‐Corbetto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5621-5284)
- Yu Chuen Tam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6473-4538)
- Robert P. Carlyon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6166-501X)
- Muhammed Ayas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8373-7232)
- Zebunnisa Vanat
- Matthew E. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8147-1549)
- Dakota Bysouth‐Young (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6001-5405)
- John M. Deeks
Institutions
- MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (GB)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Cambridge School (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Otology & Neurotology
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/mao.0000000000004698
- Primary Topic
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00