A recent study by doctors at the ENT Hospital showed that the quality of life of patients after receiving cochlear implants is much higher than before the implantation; in which, the rate of basic sound recognition increased 8.5 times.
On December 16, Ho Chi Minh City ENT Hospital organized the 2023 Hospital Science and Technology Conference. At the conference, many new techniques were shared and updated, contributing significantly to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients in the field of ENT.
According to Dr. Le Tran Quang Minh, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, hearing loss, also known as hearing impairment, is one of the most common sensory disabilities, greatly affecting the ability to integrate into life of people with this disability, especially children. Children with severe hearing loss also have poor language and intelligence, which causes a great burden for their families and society.
In recent years, there have been great advances in the treatment of hearing loss, including cochlear implants, especially since the advent of multi-channel cochlear implants. With the continuous advances in the field of ENT, cochlear implants at the ENT Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have become increasingly effective.
A recent study by doctors at the ENT Hospital showed that the quality of life of patients after receiving cochlear implants is much higher than before the implantation. The rate of basic sound recognition increased 8.5 times, enhanced sound perception increased 3 times, pronunciation ability increased 4.8 times, and social interaction ability increased 3.2 times...
2023 Ho Chi Minh City ENT Hospital Scientific and Technical Conference with the theme "Development of advanced ENT techniques". The conference has 36 scientific reports on advanced techniques by doctors from leading ENT hospitals nationwide, such as: Central ENT Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital, with reports: Application of EJS system in diagnosis and treatment of acquired middle ear cholesteatoma; Diagnosis and treatment of necrotizing otitis externa; Osteomyelitis - craniofacial osteomyelitis in the post-Covid-19 period; Postoperative infection; Treatment of laryngotracheal stenosis; Treatment of peritonsillar abscess and complications; Diagnosis and treatment of cerebrospinal fluid leakage; Endoscopic surgery to open frontal sinus to treat mucocele...
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