Minimally invasive cochlear implantation with mastoidal three-layer flap technique

ORL; Journal for Oto-rhino-laryngology and Its Related Specialties
Tuncay Ulug, Aysenur Meric Teker

Abstract

To describe and evaluate a minimally invasive cochlear implantation approach using mastoidal three-layer flap (TLF) technique. We conducted a prospective clinical study at a tertiary referral center. The study population comprised 32 males and 16 females, with an age range of 1-51 years. Thirty-nine patients were operated on using the TLF technique and 9 patients were operated on using a classical cochlear implantation technique. The TLF technique was based on using the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) as an additional, strong flap layer. The TLF, with 3 different pedicules, comprised an anteriorly based 4-cm skin flap, a superiorly based temporomastoidal flap, which included the SMAS, and an anteriorly based periostal Palva type flap in the same mastoidal area. No major complications, including flap-wound problems and receiver-stimulator migration or extrusion, were encountered. The mean operation time was 66 min in the TLF population and 92 min in the classical operation population, which shows a statistically significant difference noted in the time of operation (p = 0.0001). The TLF cochlear implantation enables complete receiver-stimulator coverage and safe fixation without any additional procedures, while allo...Continue Reading

Citations

Aug 8, 2013·Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·Chun-Chung LuiChung-Feng Hwang
Jan 12, 2011·European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·Paolo Boscolo-RizzoFranco Trabalzini
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Mar 13, 2021·Otology & Neurotology : Official Publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·Laura M MarkodimitrakiHans G X M Thomeer

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