Using endoscopy to locate the round window membrane during cochlear implantation: Our experience with 25 patients

Abstract

Locating the round window membrane during cochlear implantation surgery is crucial to insert the electrode array correctly and to minimize intracochlear damage. However, it can be difficult to access the round window membrane in certain patients, especially in paediatric patients or patients with inner ear malformations. Recently, it has been demonstrated that endoscopy enables excellent visualization and exploration of the round window niche in ear surgery.

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