Michael S Gossman Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Attenuation, Cochlear, Implant, Radiation, Oncology
Tri-State Regional Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department, 706, 23rd Street, Ashland, KY 41101, USA
Tri-State Regional Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department, 706, 23rd Street, Ashland, KY 41101, USA
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Author(s): Michael S Gossman
Cochlear Implant Obstruction in Radiation Oncology
Purpose: Concerns exist as to the impact on therapeutic radiation when dense implantable cochlear implants are kept in the field during treatment. With cochlear implant hearing assist devices increasing in clinical demand, more are discovered present in cancer patients. The effect on the electronics and operation of the cochlear implant was not intended to be addressed here. This research was designed to specifically i... view moreĀ»