18 May 2021 : Database Analysis
Cochlear Implant Outcomes in Prelingually Deafened Adults with and without Sound Deprivation: Are There Differences in Quality of Life?
Andrea Canale1ADE*, Francesco Macocco1BDEF, Drita Ndrev1BDEF, Giulia Gabella1BF, Gitana Scozzari2CE, Roberto Albera1ADE, Giancarlo Pecorari1DE, Andrea Albera3ABDEDOI: 10.12659/MSM.930232
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e930232
Table 1 Median pure tone audiometry and speech recognition scores in the prelingually deafened and postlingually deafened groups.
| TOTAL (n=46) | PRE-LG (n=24) | POST-LG (n=22) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTA, median (IQR) | 28.8 (22.5; 35) | 29.4 (23.8; 41.9) | 27.4 (22.5; 32.5) | 0.159 |
| SRS (%), median (IQR) | 90 (60; 100) | 80 (30; 90) | 100 (90; 100) | * |
| PTA – pure tone average; IQR – interquartile range; SRS – Speech Recognition Score; PRE-LG – pre-lingually deafened patients; POST-LG – post-lingually deafened patients; * Mann-Whitney test. | ||||