Cochlear Implantation in the Octogenarian and Nonagenarian

Abstract

Cochlear implantation is well tolerated across all adult age groups with a relatively low risk for adverse surgical events or device malfunction. Given the favorable safety profile and high levels of speech perception achieved by older patients, routine implantation of octogenarian and nonagenarians seems warranted. These results also stress the need for thorough preoperative evaluation of elderly patients, given the increased likelihood for perioperative anesthetic complications.