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- Title
Scala vestibuli insertion in cochlear implantation: a valuable alternative for cases with obstructed scala tympani.
- Authors
Kiefer, Jan; Weber, Alexander; Pfennigdorff, Thomas; von Ilberg, Christoph; Kiefer, J; Weber, A; Pfennigdorff, T; von Ilberg, C
- Abstract
Insertion of a sufficient number of electrodes is important for a successful use of cochlear implants. We investigated the results of scala vestibuli insertion for cochlear implantation in cases of obstructed scala tympani. In a series of 200 cochlear implantations, scala vestibuli insertion was successfully performed in 4 cases with obstruction of the scala tympani. Etiologies included a temporal bone fracture, severe otosclerosis and malformations of the cochlea. The maximum insertion depth obtained via the scala vestibuli was 30 mm. Postoperative results were comparable to patients in whom conventional scala tympani insertion was performed. No adverse effects related to the site of insertion were observed. Scala vestibuli insertion offers a valuable alternative in cases of obstructed scala tympani that can be employed for a variety of etiologies.
- Publication
ORL, 2000, Vol 62, Issue 5, p251
- ISSN
0301-1569
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1159/000027755