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Published on: June 15, 2018
Soft tissue reactions following cochlear implantation
Mohnish Grover1, Shitanshu Sharma2, Tanmaya Kataria1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, SMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302004, India.
Insights
Soft tissue reactions following cochlear implantation are rare but distressing. Grading the severity of these reactions aids in appropriate management, with higher grades often requiring surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric audiology
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Cochlear implantation significantly improves hearing in children.
- Complications, though rare, can occur after cochlear implantation.
- Soft tissue reaction is a distressing complication impacting patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the incidence and severity of soft tissue reactions post-cochlear implant.
- To establish a grading system for soft tissue reactions.
- To correlate reaction severity with management strategies and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of patients with soft tissue reaction post-cochlear implant (March 2011 - June 2018).
- Classification of soft tissue reactions into four grades based on severity.
- Management strategies tailored to the grade of reaction.
Main Results:
- Thirty-five patients were included, with varying grades of soft tissue reaction.
- Grades 1-3 reactions were managed conservatively.
- Grade 4 reactions necessitated surgical intervention.
- Increased explantation rates were observed with higher reaction severity.
Conclusions:
- Soft tissue reaction is a rare but significant complication of cochlear implantation.
- A standardized grading system facilitates effective management.
- Timely and appropriate management can mitigate the impact of this complication.
Introduction:
Cochlear implantation is a boon to children with hearing loss. Rarely, it can be associated with complications. Soft tissue reaction can be a particularly distressing complication.
Materials And Methods:
The study was conducted on all patients presenting with soft tissue reaction post-cochlear implant in a tertiary care referral institute from March 2011 to June 2018. We graded the severity of soft tissue reaction as per the severity and then managed these patients accordingly.
Results:
Thirty-five patients were included in this study. Grade 1 had 12 patients, grade 2 had 9, grade 3 had 4 and grade 4 had 9 patients. Grade 1, 2 and 3 reactions were managed conservatively, while grade 4 required surgery. The incidence of explantations increased with the grade severity.
Conclusion:
Soft tissue reaction post-cochlear implant is a rare, but distressing complication. Grading and analyzing them can help us manage them in a better way.
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