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Delayed postoperative complications in 624 consecutive cochlear implantation cases.
Lusen Shi1,2, Guangjie Zhu1, Dengbin Ma1
1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Jiangsu Provincial Key Medical Discipline (Laboratory), Research Institute of Otolaryngology, Nanjing, China.
Acta Oto-Laryngologica
|July 6, 2021
Summary
Cochlear implantation (CI) is a safe procedure for sensorineural hearing loss, with a low complication rate. Early detection and management lead to good outcomes, but patient education on head trauma prevention is crucial.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is treatable with cochlear implantation (CI).
- Complications from CI can be intraoperative, early postoperative, or delayed (>3 months).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of delayed complications following cochlear implantation.
- To identify effective management strategies for these delayed complications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 624 patients with SNHL undergoing conventional CI surgery.
- Follow-up data collected until September 2017.
Main Results:
- A total of 43 complications (6.86%) were reported in 627 ears.
- Major complications (9, 1.44%) included wound infection and device failure; minor complications (34, 5.42%) included hematoma.
- Head trauma was the primary cause of complications in pediatric patients.
Conclusions:
- Cochlear implantation is a mature technology with a low complication rate.
- Early diagnosis and treatment ensure a good prognosis for most CI complications.
- Preoperative patient and guardian education on CI management, especially regarding head trauma, is essential.
