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An Approach to Managing Recurrent Cochlear Implant Wound Infection and Skin Breakdown
Yousef Ibrahim1, Jonathan Pollock2, Fiona Andrewartha3
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Summary
Cochlear implant infections led to device removal and reimplantation twice. A novel surgical technique involving vancomycin washout and tissue flaps successfully salvaged the implant.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Cochlear implantation is a common procedure for hearing restoration.
- Device infections and extrusion are known complications.
- Recurrent infections pose significant challenges for device salvage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of recurrent cochlear implant infections.
- To present a salvage strategy for a challenging cochlear implant infection case.
Main Methods:
- A patient with recurrent cochlear implant infections and extrusion underwent device explantation and reimplantation.
- A vancomycin washout was performed.
- A temporalis muscle rotation and scalp rotation flap were utilized for tissue coverage.
Main Results:
- The described surgical approach successfully salvaged the cochlear implant.
- No further infectious complications were reported post-operatively.
Conclusions:
- This case highlights a successful strategy for managing recurrent cochlear implant infections.
- Tissue flap reconstruction combined with antibiotic washout can be effective in device salvage.
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