Hair Barrette Induced Cochlear Implant Receiver Stimulator Site Infection with Extrusion

Background. Cochlear implant infections and extrusion are uncommon but potentially devastating complications. Recent literature suggests conservative management can be employed. Local measures inclusive of aggressive surgical debridement with vascularized flaps and parenteral antibiotics represent a...

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Main Authors: Trung N. Le, Jordan Hochman, Darren Leitao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/510741