Comparison of cochlear duct length between the Saudi and non-Saudi populations

CONCLUSIONS:The CDL differed significantly according to side of the cochlea and sex, but not by age. Geographically and ethnically, the mean CDL for Saudis was significantly different from the CDL of subjects of some ethnic backgrounds, but not others. Due to this diversity, we recommend that the CDL be measured before cochlear implant surgery.  LIMITATIONS:All the measurements were done by one person, and the subjects’ physical measurements, such as height or head circumference, were not included. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None. 
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 2 Source Type: research