Korean Journal of Audiology (대한청각학회지)

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Cochlear Implant Failure in the Pediatric Population

  • Ozer, Fulya (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine) ;
  • Yavuz, Haluk (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine) ;
  • Yilmaz, Ismail (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine) ;
  • Ozluoglu, Levent N. (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.05.31
  • Accepted : 2021.08.23
  • Published : 2021.10.20
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Abstract

Background and Objectives: In cochlear implant (CI) surgery, the results and causes of revision and reimplantation may guide surgeons in establishing surgical protocols for revision surgery with safe audiological outcomes. The aim of this study was to review our experience in terms of etiology, surgical strategy, and hearing outcomes in pediatric patients who underwent CI removal and reimplantation. Subjects and Methods: All patients received implants of the same brand. Pre and postoperative Categories of Auditory Performance score and aided free-field pure tone audiometry thresholds were noted. In vivo integrity tests were performed for each patient and the results of ex vivo tests of each implant were obtained from manufacturer. Results: A total of 149 CIs were placed in 121 patients aged <18 years. The revision rate in children was 6.7% (10/121 children). Six patients had a history of head injury leading to a hard failure. The causes of reimplantation in others were soft failure (n=1), electrode migration (n=1), infection (n=1), and other (n=1). All patients showed better or similar postreimplantation audiological performance compared with pre-reimplantation results. Conclusions: It is very important to provide a safe school and home environment and educate the family for reducing reimplantation due to trauma. Especially for active children, psychiatric consultation should be continued postoperatively.

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Acknowledgement

This study was supported by Baskent Univercity Research Fund.

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