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Bilateral cochlear implantation after ethylene glycol intoxication: a case report
Attila Dezso1, Richard Ramsden, Shakeel R Saeed
1Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
Cochlear Implants International
|September 16, 2011
Summary
Ethylene glycol poisoning caused deafness and blindness. Bilateral cochlear implantation (CI) successfully restored hearing in this patient, demonstrating CI
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
- Toxicology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Ethylene glycol poisoning can lead to severe neurological deficits, including profound hearing loss and blindness.
- Acute onset sensorineural hearing loss and visual impairment present complex rehabilitation challenges.
Observation:
- A case report details a 37-year-old male who developed sudden deafness and blindness following ethylene glycol poisoning.
- The patient underwent bilateral simultaneous cochlear implantation (CI) using Medel Sonata devices.
Findings:
- Post-implantation, the patient experienced successful hearing rehabilitation, assessed using Bamford-Kowal-Bench (BKB) sentences and Arthur Boothroyd (AB) word tests.
- This case highlights the potential for audiological recovery despite severe poisoning-induced deficits.
Implications:
- Bilateral cochlear implantation is a viable and effective strategy for hearing rehabilitation in patients with combined deafness and blindness.
- This approach offers a pathway to improved quality of life for individuals with severe toxicological insults affecting multiple sensory modalities.
