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Cochlear Implantation with a Combined Approach: A Case Report
Reza Jahangiri1, Seyed Basir Hashemi1, Elahe Kohan1
1Otolaryngology Research Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|January 23, 2024
Summary
Cochlear implantation using a combined approach offers a safe and effective solution for hearing loss in granulomatosis with polyangiitis patients. This technique addresses challenges like inflammation and access, improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Immunology
Background:
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) can cause significant ear symptoms, including hearing loss.
- Cochlear implantation in GPA patients presents challenges related to surgical access and inflammation control.
- The trans-facial recess approach with a trans-canal view is a known technique.
