Overview
An auditory brainstem implant provides a sensation of hearing to some people who are deaf due to auditory nerve damage, most commonly from a condition called neurofibromatosis type 2.
Why choose Mayo Clinic for an auditory brainstem implant
- Expertise. Mayo Clinic hearing specialists have special training in auditory brainstem implant surgery. Mayo Clinic is one of only a few medical centers to offer this uncommon treatment for rare types of hearing loss.
- Teamwork. Mayo Clinic ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists work together with audiologists, neurologists and neurosurgeons to assess whether an auditory brainstem implant is right for you, to place the implant and to help you learn how to use it.
- Efficient care. Your treatment team will schedule all the necessary testing and doctor's visits for diagnosis and surgery, often within a few days. They will also coordinate your follow-up rehabilitation sessions with the audiologist.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report.
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