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Cochlear Implants
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What Are They?
A cochlear implant is an advanced medical device designed for individuals with profound hearing loss that cannot be corrected with conventional hearing aids. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sound, cochlear implants are surgically placed and function by directly stimulating the auditory nerve using electrical signals.
A cochlear implant consists of two main components:
Internal Component – Implanted under the skin behind the ear, it includes an electrode array placed inside the cochlea.
External Component – A sound processor worn behind the ear, which captures sounds, converts them into electrical signals, and transmits them to the internal component.
This technology enables patients to perceive and recognize sounds, greatly enhancing their quality of life by restoring their ability to hear and communicate.
Meet Our Experts
Dr. Oren Cavel – Expert in Otologic Surgery (ENT)
Dr. Oren Cavel is a highly skilled pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT) and the Head of the Pediatric ENT Clinic at the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital (HUDERF) in Brussels since 2020. His expertise lies in pediatric ENT care and ear surgery, with a special focus on chronic middle ear diseases and cochlear implantation procedures.
Dr. Cavel honed his skills in pediatric ENT at Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal and in otology at Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, further deepening his expertise in the surgical management of complex ear conditions.
Dr. Nora Senese – Specialist in Pediatric ENT
Dr. Nora Senese is a specialist in Otolaryngology (ENT) and graduated from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB).
She then pursued further specialization in ear surgery at CHU Amiens.
As part of the Pediatric ENT Department at the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital (HUDERF), her work focuses on the management of pediatric ENT disorders and ear surgery. She has particular expertise in the treatment of tympanic membrane perforations, cholesteatomas, and cochlear implant surgery.