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Chronic suppurative otitis media following paediatric cochlear implantation
A Bibas1, S Phillips, C M Bailey
1Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK. thanosbibas@hotmail.com
Cochlear Implants International
|September 16, 2008
Summary
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) after cochlear implantation is rare (1.38% incidence). Management involves individualized surgical approaches, aiming to preserve the implant when possible, and preventative measures are recommended.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a potential complication following cochlear implantation in children.
- Understanding its incidence, timing, and management is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report and discuss the management of CSOM in children post-cochlear implantation.
- To identify risk factors and recommend preventative strategies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 650 pediatric cochlear implant cases.
- Identification and analysis of nine patients who developed CSOM post-implantation.
- Review of surgical interventions and outcomes.
Main Results:
- CSOM incidence was 1.38% (9/650 patients).
- Symptoms (otorrhea/abscess) appeared a mean of 3.66 years post-implantation.
- Surgical management varied, with some cases preserving the implant and others requiring explantation.
Conclusions:
- CSOM post-cochlear implantation can arise from surgical defects or de novo.
- Individualized surgical management, including canal-wall up/down techniques, is essential.
- Preventative measures include prompt otitis media treatment and careful surgical technique.
