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Unusual electroacoustic device failure and electroacoustic reimplantation with hearing preservation
Ameet Kamat1, Lisa Goldin, Ronald A Hoffman
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ear Institute, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York, USA.
Objective:
To document the preservation of hearing after electroacoustic (EAS) cochlear reimplantation and to report on a method of managing recurrent air accumulation under the posterior skin flap.
Study Design:
Retrospective case report.
Patients:
A single patient report.
Intervention:
After successful EAS cochlear implantation with hearing preservation, patient developed recurrent air accumulation under his posterior flap and a subsequent device failure. The patient was reimplanted using EAS protocol and a myringotomy tube used to prevent reaccumulation of air.
Main Outcome Measure:
Preservation of hearing.
Results:
Hearing was preserved after reimplantation, and air accumulation was avoided.
Conclusion:
Hearing can be preserved in EAS reimplantation using EAS surgical techniques. Air accumulation can be avoided or treated with a myringotomy tube.