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Robotic Cochlear Implantation for Direct Cochlear Access
Published on: June 16, 2022
[Surgical techniques and complications of pediatric cochlear implantation]
1Clinique et Policlinique d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, Hôpital Cantonal de Genève, Rue Micheli-du-Crest 24, CH-1211 Genève 14. c.gysin@hcuge.ch
Insights
Pediatric cochlear implantation is safe, with a low complication rate of 7%. All complications in this study were successfully treated, and reimplantations showed no adverse outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Context:
- Cochlear implantation in children has a long history since 1980.
- Thousands of pediatric patients have undergone cochlear implantation.
- Literature reports a complication incidence of 7-10%.
Purpose:
- To analyze surgical techniques and outcomes of pediatric cochlear implantation.
- To assess the complication rate in pediatric cochlear implant recipients.
- To evaluate outcomes of cochlear implant reimplantation in children.
Summary:
- A retrospective study analyzed 9 years of pediatric cochlear implant cases.
- Seven complications occurred, all successfully treated without lasting effects.
- Four reimplantations due to device failure had no complications.
Impact:
- Demonstrates a low complication rate for pediatric cochlear implantation.
- Highlights the safety and efficacy of cochlear implant procedures in children.
- Provides evidence for successful outcomes in pediatric cochlear implant reimplantation.
Introduction:
Cochlear implantation has been performed in children since 1980, with thousands of children already implanted. The incidence of complications is around 7 to 10% in the literature.
Methods:
This is a retrospective study of all children receiving a cochlear implant at the Hospital for Sick Children over 9 years. Surgical technique and outcome are analysed.
Results:
There were 7 complications, all successfully treated, and involving no further consequences. 4 reimplantations were performed for device failure.
Discussion:
Paediatric cochlear implantation is associated with a low incidence of complications. In this series, no complications were encountered on reimplantation.
