Cochlear Implant Insertion Depth Prediction: A Temporal Bone Accuracy Study

Hypothesis: The aim of this study was to present and validate the accuracy of a method to predict the required cochlear implant (CI) electrode array length for a specific angular insertion depth (AID). Background: The human cochlea exhibits remarkable interindividual morphological differences. The prediction of the required array length for a specific AID can help to improve the outcome of cochlear implant surgery. Methods: We estimated the linear insertion depth required for an angular insertion of 540 degrees using computed tomography images of 16 temporal bone specimens (eight Thiel fixed, eight formalin fixed). Free fitting electrode arrays were marked accordingly and inserted through a custom-made insertion guide tube. The achieved AIDs were assessed using postoperative micro-...

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