Sensorineural Deafness Treatment in Turkey
About Sensorineural Deafness
Key Highlights
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Improved Sound Perception: Hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly enhance the ability to hear and understand speech and environmental sounds.Enhanced Communication: Leads to better social interaction, reduced feelings of isolation, and improved quality of life.Non-Surgical Options First: Management often begins with non-invasive hearing aids, which are highly effective for many patients.listrongAdvanced Surgical Solution:/strong Cochlear implants offer a proven solution for severe to profound hearing loss where hearing aids provide limited benefit./lilistrongCustomized Rehabilitation:/strong Treatment includes personalized auditory therapy to help the brain interpret new sounds effectively./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosed severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears.
- Limited benefit from appropriately fitted and worn hearing aids (for cochlear implant candidacy).
- Hearing loss that significantly impacts daily communication and quality of life.
- Post-lingual deafness in adults or children with developed language skills.
- Pre-lingual deafness in young children to facilitate auditory development and speech acquisition.
- Hearing loss due to factors like aging (presbycusis), noise exposure, ototoxic drugs, viral infections, or genetic causes.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive Audiological Workup: Undergo detailed hearing tests (audiometry, speech testing) to confirm the type and degree of hearing loss.
- Medical Evaluation: Complete physical exam and imaging (like an MRI or CT scan) to assess cochlear anatomy and rule out contraindications.
- Hearing Aid Trial: For cochlear implant candidacy, a documented trial with powerful hearing aids is typically required.
- Counseling & Expectations: Detailed discussions with the ENT surgeon and audiologist about the procedure, outcomes, and the commitment required for post-implant therapy.
- Pre-operative Instructions: Fasting as directed, adjustment of current medications (like blood thinners) under doctor's guidance, and arranging for post-surgery support.
Risks & possible complications
- General Surgical Risks: Bleeding, infection at the incision site, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Device-Related Issues: Failure of the internal device, migration of the electrode array, or need for re-implantation.
- Facial Nerve Injury: Rare risk of temporary or permanent weakness on the side of the face due to the nerve's proximity to the surgical site.
- Taste Disturbance: Temporary or permanent alteration in taste (dysgeusia) due to manipulation of the chorda tympani nerve.
- Tinnitus: New or worsening ringing in the ears.
- Non-Use or Poor Outcomes: The brain may not adapt adequately to the implant, resulting in limited auditory benefit.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Op: Hospital stay for observation; a bandage is worn over the ear for 24-48 hours. Mild pain and dizziness are common.
- Healing Period: The surgical site heals over 2-4 weeks. Strenuous activity and getting the wound wet should be avoided.
- Device Activation: Approximately 3-6 weeks after surgery, the external processor is fitted and activated by an audiologist.
- Auditory Rehabilitation: Critical phase involving regular sessions with an audiologist and speech therapist to train the brain to interpret the new auditory signals. This is a long-term process.
- Follow-up: Regular programming (mapping) sessions to adjust the device settings for optimal performance and check-ups with the ENT surgeon.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 weeks for initial healing; 6-12+ months for full auditory rehabilitation and adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering sensorineural deafness in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ent departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform sensorineural deafness. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for sensorineural deafness compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 1,632 – USD 13,052 | 1-2 days | ~ 3-6 weeks for initial healing; 6-12+ months for full auditory rehabilitation and adaptation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 12,079 – USD 96,630 | 1-2 days | ~ 3-6 weeks for initial healing; 6-12+ months for full auditory rehabilitation and adaptation | Know More |
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ENT Specialists for Sensorineural Deafness
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