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Percutaneous cochlear implant drilling via customized frames: an in vitro study.

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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA. ramya.balachandran@vanderbilt.edu

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This study shows percutaneous cochlear implantation (PCI) drilling is safe and effective in cadaveric models. The microtable system achieved accurate cochlear access, preserving critical anatomy for potential future applications.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Device Engineering

Background:

  • Percutaneous cochlear implantation (PCI) aims for a single drill-pass to the cochlea, avoiding vital structures.
  • Patient-specific microstereotactic frames are crucial for precise surgical navigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the feasibility and safety of PCI using a novel microstereotactic frame, the "microtable."
  • To evaluate the accuracy of the drilling path in cadaveric temporal bone specimens.

Main Methods:

  • Six cadaveric temporal bones underwent PCI drilling using the microtable system.
  • Key steps included marker placement, CT scanning, surgical path planning, frame construction, and drilling.
  • Post-drilling CT scans assessed path accuracy and proximity to critical anatomical structures.

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Main Results:

  • Successful cochlear drilling was achieved in all six specimens.
  • The facial nerve and ossicles were preserved in all cases.
  • The mean drilling error at the target was 0.31 ± 0.10 mm, with minimal deviation from critical structures.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous cochlear implantation drilling, utilizing the microtable system, is a safe and effective technique in a cadaveric model.
  • This approach demonstrates high precision and preservation of vital anatomy, indicating its potential for clinical translation.