Vestibular Schwannoma and Neurofibromatosis Education Day Part 5: Auditory Brainstem Implants: Where We Are and Next Steps
17th February, 2024, 16:00 - 17:00
Imperial Ballroom
Auditory Brainstem Implant outcomes in patients with NF2 and in Children without cochleae or cochlear nerves are varied and relatively modest. In this session the panelists will discuss current outcomes, new device designs and new programming concepts to enhance ABI performance. The moderators will lead a Q&A to end the session.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand current outcomes with ABI.
- Learn concepts to counsel patients considering ABI.
- Understand new ideas in ABI device design and programming concepts.
Current Schedule
As a faculty member of this session, you can click on names to email the speaker. Phone numbers are below names
| Speaker | Title | Role | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Dinh 305-243-1484 |
Moderator | - | |
| Kestutis Boyev 8138435495 |
Moderator | - | |
| Courtney Voelker 323-552-6122 |
Candidacy and Controversy with ABI in the Pediatric Population | Speaker | 4:00 pm - 4:10 pm |
| Daniel Lee 6178752898 |
Update on ABI Device Design and Active Research | Speaker | 4:10 pm - 4:20 pm |
| Emily Kay-Rivest 514-867-9645 |
Literature Review of ABI Outcomes | Speaker | 4:20 pm - 4:30 pm |
| William Shapiro 212-263-3311 |
Programming and New Stimulation Paradigms to Improve Performance with ABI | Speaker | 4:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
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Q&A | 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm |