Advantages of Magnetic Resonance Imaging over Computed Tomography in Preoperative Evaluation of Pediatric Cochlear Implant Candidates

Abstract

MRI is more sensitive and specific in diagnosing soft tissue abnormalities in the inner ear than HRCT in cochlear implant candidates (Fig. 4). Moreover, the abnormalities detected with MRI are more likely to influence the implantation process (e.g., asymmetric nerve aplasia, cochlear obstruction). (Figure is included in full-text article).