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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Cochlear implant surgery aims to restore hearing but carries risks.
  • Electrode array misplacement is a rare but serious complication.
  • Vestibular dysfunction can result from inner ear surgical complications.

Observation:

  • A case of cochlear implant electrode array inadvertently inserted into the posterior semicircular canal is reported.
  • This misplacement impacted the patient's vestibular function.
  • The video head impulse test (vHIT) was utilized for diagnostic evaluation.

Findings:

  • The video head impulse test (vHIT) demonstrated clear abnormalities in vestibular function.
  • vHIT successfully identified the electrode array misplacement.
  • This highlights the utility of vHIT in diagnosing inner ear surgical complications.

Implications:

  • vHIT is a valuable tool for assessing vestibular function after cochlear implantation.
  • Early detection of misplacement through vHIT can guide management and potentially mitigate long-term vestibular deficits.
  • This case underscores the importance of meticulous surgical technique and post-operative vestibular assessment.