Table 4.
Multivariate linear regression analyzing factors that independently predict CNC performance at 12–16 months postoperatively. CNC- consonant-nucleus-consonant.
CNC Score | Coefficient | 95% Confidence Interval | p value |
---|---|---|---|
Age | −0.003 | −0.006 – −0.0006 | 0.02 |
Cochlear Volume (mm3) | −0.002 | −0.006 – −0.001 | 0.23 |
Angular Insertion Depth (°) | 0.0006 | 0.0002 – 0.001 | 0.009 |
Electrode Type | |||
Lateral Wall | Reference | ||
Perimodiolar | 0.07 | −0.03 – 0.17 | 0.18 |
Mid Scala | 0.11 | −0.06 – 0.28 | 0.20 |
Surgical Approach | |||
Cochleostomy | Reference | ||
Round Window | 0.003 | −0.10 – 0.10 | 0.95 |
Extended Round Window | 0.08 | −0.02 – 0.19 | 0.12 |
Scala Vestibuli Insertion | −0.12 | −0.22 – −0.03 | 0.01 |