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Cochlear implant extrusion in a young child — a preventative procedure

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

H. C. Harrison ,
W. P. R. Gibson  and
P. G. Thompson
H. C. Harrison*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney, Australia.
W. P. R. Gibson
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney, Australia.
P. G. Thompson
Affiliation:
Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney, Australia.
*
Address for correspondence: H. C. Harrison, 135 Macquarie Street, Sydney, 2000, Australia.
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Abstract

A Cochlear Mini System 22 Channel cochlear implant extruded through the skin of a young girl. The implant was saved by use of a transposition flap. Extrusion appeared to be due to pressure necrosis from the implant on the overlying tissues. It is believed that this problem can be prevented by angulation of the implant before insertion so that it conforms to the curvature of the skull, so avoiding pressure on the tissues. The method of angulation is described.

Keywords

Cochlear implantcomplications
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 5 , May 1995 , pp. 425 - 428
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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