Explantation of a nucleus multichannel cochlear implant and re-implantation into the contralateral ear. A case report of a new strategy

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
S MaasR T Ramsden

Abstract

We present a unique case in which a multichannel cochlear implant device was explanted and the same device was re-implanted into the contralateral ear. A patient with bilateral total deafness secondary to head injury received an implant in his left ear but developed severe facial nerve stimulation. Because this stimulation could not be eliminated effectively with change of programming, it was decided to implant the contralateral ear. Since the device itself was functioning well, it was explanted from the left ear and re-implanted successfully into the right ear. Facial nerve stimulation was minimal in this ear and the patient demonstrated very good speech discrimination. To our knowledge, this is the first description of this strategy.

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Aug 1, 1988·The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders·N Tye-Murray, R S Tyler

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Feb 24, 1998·The Laryngoscope·M L BanceR T Ramsden
Sep 28, 2006·The Laryngoscope·Sharon L CushingKaren A Gordon
Mar 29, 2005·Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·Y M BhattR T Ramsden
Dec 16, 2010·Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·Simon L GreenbergJulian M Nedzelski
Mar 1, 1997·The Journal of Laryngology and Otology·R RamsdenD Mawman
Mar 25, 1999·The Laryngoscope·T J BalkanyD Lee
Nov 22, 2019·Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India·Ihab Sefien, Soha Hamada
Aug 19, 2020·Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·Brandon CowanRobert S Hong

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