Question

which of the following surgical procedures is the treatment for profound sensorineural hearing loss?
a myringotomy
b stapedectomy
c cochlear implant
d otoscopy

Explanation:

• Myringotomy: It is a procedure to relieve pressure in the middle ear (e.g., due to fluid buildup), not for profound sensorineural hearing loss.
• Stapedectomy: This is used to treat conductive hearing loss (e.g., due to otosclerosis affecting the stapes bone), not sensorineural.
• Cochlear implant: It is a device that bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear (which is the issue in sensorineural hearing loss) and directly stimulates the auditory nerve. It is the standard treatment for profound sensorineural hearing loss.
• Otoscopy: It is a diagnostic procedure (using an otoscope to look into the ear canal and eardrum), not a treatment for hearing loss.

Answer:

C. cochlear implant