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  "textContent": "Cochlear implant surgery helps people with severe hearing loss by placing an electronic device inside the inner ear. To reach the inner ear, surgeons must first remove part of a bone behind the ear, in a procedure called mastoidectomy. The shape of this surgically created cavity varies from patient to patient and has no clear outer boundary, making it difficult to anticipate using traditional image-analysis tools. Better prediction of this shape before surgery could support navigation systems, robotic tools, and improved visualization for surgeons, along with better outcomes for patients.",
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