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Auditory Brain Stem Implants

MESHD038262

Multi-channel hearing devices typically used for patients who have tumors on the COCHLEAR NERVE and are unable to benefit from COCHLEAR IMPLANTS after tumor surgery that severs the cochlear nerve. The device electrically stimulates the nerves of cochlea nucleus in the BRAIN STEM rather than the inner ear as in cochlear implants.

Synonyms

  • Auditory Brainstem Implants
  • Auditory Brainstem Implant
  • Brainstem Implant, Auditory
  • Brainstem Implants, Auditory
  • Implant, Auditory Brainstem
  • Implants, Auditory Brainstem
  • Brain Stem Implants, Auditory

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:17.568Z