Revision surgery following minimally invasive image-guided cochlear implantation

Laryngoscope. 2019 Jun;129(6):1458-1461. doi: 10.1002/lary.27636. Epub 2018 Dec 24.

Abstract

Minimally invasive image-guided cochlear implantation (CI) research continues to progress. We previously performed the procedure in nine patients. Herein, we describe the first revision operation for device failure following minimally invasive image-guided CI. It was possible to reuse the original drill channel, obviating the need to convert to a wide-field mastoidectomy. Revision surgery, if required, can therefore be performed safely after minimally invasive image-guided CI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: NA Laryngoscope, 129:1458-1461, 2019.

Keywords: Minimally invasive; cochlear implantation; image-guided surgery; percutaneous cochlear implantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Cochlear Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Cochlear Implantation / methods
  • Cochlear Implants*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Reoperation / methods*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / adverse effects*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Treatment Outcome