Traumatic Cochlear Implant Electrode Extrusion: Considerations, Management, and Outcome

Cochlear implantation is the mainstay for patients with severe to profound hearing loss that do not benefit from hearing aids. Falls and head trauma can cause direct damage to the implant, of which hard failure is the most common complication. Traumatic electrode migration is an uncommon occurrence....

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Main Authors: Ching Yee Chan, Feifan Wang, Haryani Omar, Henry Kun Kiaang Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2918859