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Mitek QuickAnchor fixation of cochlear implants using a minimal access technique.
P Campisi1, L Hayward, B Papsin
1The Cochlear Implant Program and Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, The University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, 6th Floor, Elm Wing, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8. paolo.campisi@sickkids.ca
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|June 21, 2005
Summary
The Mitek QuickAnchor system effectively secures cochlear implants in children with thick cortical bone, simplifying minimal access surgery. This method ensures successful fixation even in challenging cases.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Minimal access cochlear implant fixation is challenging in children with thick cortical bone.
- The Mitek QuickAnchor system offers a potential solution for this surgical difficulty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the Mitek QuickAnchor system for cochlear implant fixation in pediatric patients with thick cortical bone.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of pediatric cochlear implantations over 12 months.
- Analysis of pre-operative CT scans for cortical bone thickness at the receiver-stimulator well site.
- Review of Mitek QuickAnchor system application and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The Mitek QuickAnchor system was used in 14 children (mean age 12 years).
- Mean cortical bone thickness was significantly greater (5.6mm) in the Mitek QuickAnchor group compared to conventional fixation (3.2mm).
- All cases achieved successful and secure cochlear implant fixation.
Conclusions:
- The Mitek QuickAnchor system is an effective solution for cochlear implant fixation in children with thick cortical bone using a minimal access technique.
- This system facilitates secure device placement, overcoming challenges associated with dense bone structures.