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Retrosigmoid approach for auditory brainstem implant.

V Colletti1, L Sacchetto, N Giarbini

  • 1ENT Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology. Supplement
|February 24, 2001
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The retrosigmoid-transmastoid approach is effective for auditory brainstem implant (ABI) surgery in neurofibromatosis type 2 patients. This technique allows for successful ABI implantation and restoration of auditory sensations.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) often necessitates surgical intervention for vestibular schwannomas.
  • Auditory brainstem implants (ABIs) offer a solution for hearing restoration in NF2 patients when cochlear implants are not feasible.
  • The retrosigmoid-transmastoid (RS-TM) surgical approach is a key technique for accessing the brainstem.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the surgical experience with the retrosigmoid-transmastoid (RS-TM) technique for auditory brainstem implant (ABI) insertion.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the RS-TM approach in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).
  • To assess the ability to induce auditory sensations using ABI in NF2 patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of four NF2 patients underwent vestibular schwannoma removal and ABI implantation using the RS-TM approach.

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  • Detailed surgical steps included identification of cranial nerves and anatomical landmarks.
  • Electrically-evoked auditory brainstem responses (EABRs) were used to guide electrode placement and assess function.

    • Main Results:

    • Auditory sensations were successfully induced in all four patients following ABI implantation.
    • Different electrode configurations elicited distinct pitch sensations, indicating successful neural stimulation.
    • The RS-TM approach facilitated precise placement of the ABI electrode array.

    Conclusions:

    • The retrosigmoid-transmastoid (RS-TM) surgical technique is a viable and effective approach for auditory brainstem implant (ABI) insertion in NF2 patients.
    • This method allows for the restoration of auditory perception in individuals with complex neurological conditions.
    • The RS-TM approach is recommended as the primary surgical route for ABI implantation in this patient population.