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Cochlear implantation at King Abdallah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia: Single institution experience, a 5-years retrospective analysis

  • 0From the Department of Otolaryngology (Alqahtani), Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif; from the Department of Otolaryngology (Almasoudi), College of medicine, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah; from the Department of Otolaryngology (Almalki), Makkah Health Cluster; and from the Department of Otolaryngology (Badr, Alghamdi, Alghamdi), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Medical Journal +

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February 11, 2025

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February 11, 2025

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Summary

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The cochlear implantation program at King Abdallah Medical Center is safe and effective for severe-to-profound hearing loss. High follow-up adherence was noted, with minor complications in this Saudi Arabian cohort.

Area Of Science

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Device Technology

Background

  • Cochlear implantation (CI) is a vital treatment for severe-to-profound hearing loss.
  • Evaluating program outcomes is crucial for quality improvement and patient care.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To review the outcomes of the cochlear implantation program at King Abdallah Medical Center (KAMC) in Makkah.
  • To analyze patient demographics, procedural details, and complications from 2018 to 2023.

Main Methods

  • Retrospective analysis of 133 patients undergoing cochlear implantation at KAMC.
  • Data collection included demographics, hearing loss characteristics, imaging findings, implant types, and complications.

Main Results

  • The study included 133 patients, with an average age of 9 years; 56.4% were male and 96.2% Saudi nationals.
  • Med-El implants were used in 63.9% of cases, with 37.6% receiving simultaneous bilateral implants.
  • Intraoperative and postoperative complications occurred in 5.3% and 8.3% of patients, respectively. Follow-up adherence was 94%.

Conclusions

  • The KAMC cochlear implantation program is a safe and effective treatment for severe-to-profound hearing loss.
  • Minor complications were observed, and strong follow-up adherence indicates program success.
  • Continued accreditation and support are vital for the program's long-term success in hearing rehabilitation.

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