Nicosia, Cyprus. Two babies aged seven months received cochlear implants at the hearing implants centre of Nicosia General Hospital on Tuesday. The procedures were completed safely and were described as a significant development in paediatric ear surgery.
Minimum age lowered under updated guidelines
The centre has adopted the latest international guidelines, reducing the minimum age for cochlear implantation from nine to six months. It said early implantation supports the development of speech, communication and social integration in the early years.
Resources and coordination for the procedures
The surgeries required advanced organisation, specialised expertise and modern infrastructure, according to the centre. It said it has the necessary equipment and trained personnel to ensure safe procedures and optimal clinical outcomes.
Multidisciplinary medical involvement
The operations involved coordinated work between anaesthesiologists, audiologists, paediatricians and specialised nursing staff, covering diagnosis, surgery and postoperative monitoring.
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