A brainstem auditory implant is an electronic device that provides hearing for deaf patients in whom a traditional cochlear implant is contraindicated. This occurs in cases where the inner ear is not developed, or the nerve responsible for transmitting information from the inner ear to the brain is absent. A brainstem implant can also be used for patients whose previously implanted cochlear implants are no longer functioning. The brainstem implant consists of an external part, which includes a processor, microphone, and coil. The internal implanted part consists of the implant body, an internal coil, and an electrode that is inserted into the brainstem area. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia in collaboration between an ENT doctor and a neurosurgeon.
