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Multi-channel cochlear implant histopathology: Are fewer spiral ganglion cells really related to better clinical performance?

Helen X. XuDepartment of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA;Paparella Ear Head and Neck Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Grace H. KimDepartment of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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Eugene P. SnissarenkoDepartment of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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Sebahattin CureogluOtopathology Laboratory, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and;Paparella Ear Head and Neck Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Michael M. PaparellaOtopathology Laboratory, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and;Paparella Ear Head and Neck Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Pages 482-490 | Received 16 Oct 2011, Accepted 20 Nov 2011, Published online: 21 Jan 2012

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