Journal article

Glucocorticoid for Hearing Preservation after Cochlear Implantation: A Systemic Review and Meta-analysis of Animal Studies

C Shaul, PK Venkatagiri, J Lo, HT Eastwood, CW Bester, RJS Briggs, SJ O'Leary

Otology and Neurotology | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2019

Abstract

Objectives: To conduct systematic review and meta-analyses of preclinical studies describing the efficacy of glucocorticoids administered via different routes for hearing preservation after cochlear implantation. Data Sources: A literature search was performed in PubMed to identify peer-reviewed articles published before December 31, 2017, with no language restrictions. Search components were "Cochlear implant," "Glucocorticoids," and "Hearing preservation." The results were specified for animal studies. Study Selection: Original studies in which glucocorticoids were administered before or during cochlear implantation in animal models and hearing threshold shifts were measured using auditory..

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