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- Title
Results of cochlear implantation in patient with incomplete partition type 3 and cochlear ossification.
- Authors
M., Porowski; H., Skarżyński; H., Skarżyński P.; R., Barylyak; Ł., Plichta
- Abstract
Introduction: Congenital defect of the inner ear, incomplete partition type 3, belongs to the group of rare diseases causing congenital hearing loss or deafness. A characteristic feature of this condition is the constant appearance of gusher during surgery. Aim: The aim of the study was to present the surgical technique and assess hearing results obtained after cochlear implantation in a child with IP type 3, profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and ossified cochlea. Material: The described patient was a male child with congenital hearing loss. The child suffered from meningitis that resulted in complete hearing loss and ossification of the cochlea in CT scans. The patient was qualified for cochlear implantation. There were some problems during the operation that allowed the insertion of only 5--6 active electrode contacts. We did not observe gusher during operation of this patient. Results: Initially, the results of cochlear implantation in this patient were very limited. After two years of rehabilitation we observed significant improvement, and now the patient has noticeable and satisfactory results. Conclusions: Even in cases with very complicated anatomy, congenital malformation of the inner ear and ossified cochlea, there is possibility to improve hearing using cochlear implants. The results are worse than in patients without structural defects of the cochlea, but in the cases like this the alternatives are very limited if any.
- Subjects
POLAND; COCHLEAR implants; METAPLASTIC ossification; X-linked genetic disorders; DEAFNESS; CONFERENCES &; conventions
- Publication
Journal of Hearing Science, 2022, Vol 12, Issue 1, p185
- ISSN
2083-389X
- Publication type
Article