Profile of cochlear implant users of the city of Manaus
Summary Introduction: The cochlear implant is a device that is intended to substitute for the function of cochlear hair cells, electrically stimulate auditory nerve fibers, and contribute to the perception of speech sounds. However, the surgical procedure alone is not enough for the use...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2012-10-01
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Series: | International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.7162/S1809-97772012000400005 |