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The cochlea is a coiled structure in the inner ear that contains hair cells—the sensory receptors of the auditory system. Sound waves are transmitted to the cochlea by small bones attached to the eardrum called the ossicles, which vibrate the oval window that leads to the inner ear. This causes fluid in the chambers of the cochlea to move, vibrating the basilar membrane.
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Acute mastoiditis (AM) in children with cochlear implants (CI) occurred at a rate of 1.3% over 20 years. Prompt antibiotic and surgical treatment successfully preserved all cochlear implant devices.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Acute mastoiditis (AM) is a common complication of acute otitis media, predominantly affecting young children.
  • Data on AM prevalence in pediatric cochlear implant (CI) patients are limited.
  • Managing AM in CI recipients is critical to prevent device explantation and associated burdens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on cases of AM in pediatric CI patients.
  • To evaluate the prevalence, predisposing factors, clinical course, and treatment strategies for AM in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of pediatric CI patients with at least one year of follow-up (January 2002 - January 2022).
  • Data collected included demographics, implant details, interval to AM, treatments, and clinical outcomes.
  • Identification of AM cases through medical record review.

Main Results:

  • Six patients (1.3%) developed AM among 439 CI recipients (9 episodes total).
  • Average time to AM diagnosis was 13.8 months post-CI surgery.
  • Predisposing factors included recurrent otitis media and autism spectrum disorder; one patient had immune deficiency.
  • All patients received intravenous antibiotics, and four underwent mastoidectomy; no CI explantations were necessary.

Conclusions:

  • The AM rate of 1.3% in CI children aligns with existing literature.
  • Successful treatment was achieved in all cases, preserving CI function.
  • Early antibiotic therapy and timely surgical intervention are effective in managing AM in pediatric CI patients.