Long-term outcomes of cochlear implants in patients over 65: Hearing thresholds remain stable, but speech perception declines with age

Auris Nasus Larynx 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kanako Kondo, Hiroshi Yamazaki, Kayoko Mizuno, Seiko Kawae, Namie Iguchi, Naoe Mori, Yosuke Tona, Ken Kojima, Norio Yamamoto, Juichi Ito, Koichi Omori
DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2026.01.003
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate long-term cochlear implant (CI) outcomes in elderly patients aged ≥65 years, with a particular focus on the impact of implantation age and chronological age at testing on auditory performance. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of 53 postlingually deafened adults aged ≥65 years at the time of outcome evaluation who underwent unilateral CI at our institute between 1987 and 2019. Patients were divided into two groups according to age at implantation: the Younger-elderly group (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Hearing Impairment and Communication Ear Surgery and Otitis Media

Publication details

Journal / source
Auris Nasus Larynx
Volume
53
Issue
2
Pages
174–179
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN