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Complications in cochlear implant surgery.

D C Gheorghe¹, A Zamfir-Chiru-Anton²

¹"M.S. Curie" Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania.

Journal of Medicine and Life

|September 10, 2015

Summary

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Cochlear implantation complications occurred in 8.86% of cases, including issues with cochleostomy and electrode placement. Careful surgical technique is crucial for managing complications in complex cases.

Keywords:

cochlear implant complications

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Neurosurgery
Medical Device Technology

Background:

Cochlear implantation has become a standard procedure, with patient numbers increasing significantly over six years.
The use of diverse cochlear implant types and implantation in malformed inner ears has led to a higher incidence of surgical complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To document and analyze the surgical complications encountered in cochlear implant procedures within the department.
To identify the types and frequency of complications associated with cochlear implantation.

Main Methods:

A retrospective review of all patients admitted and operated on for cochlear implantation in the department.
Data collection focused on identifying and categorizing any surgical complications that arose post-implantation.

Main Results:

Nine complications (8.86%) were recorded.
Complications included: failed cochleostomy due to ossification, cochlear air entry, implant migration, poor hearing outcomes from "double electrodes," and gusher events.

Conclusions:

Adherence to established surgical techniques is paramount in cochlear implantation.
Developing optimal technical and tactical solutions is essential for managing complications, particularly in patients with complex or malformed inner ears.