[Cochlear implantation in far advanced otosclerosis: series of four cases].

[Cochlear implantation in far advanced otosclerosis: series of four cases].

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2016 Nov-Dec;26(6):360-5

Authors: Yılmaz İ, Akdoğan MV, Özer F, Yavuz H, Çadırcı C, Özlüoğlu LN

Abstract
In this article, we present four patients who underwent cochlear implantation due to far advanced otosclerosis. Preoperative evaluations, intraoperative findings, complications, and postoperative benefits were analyzed. Cochlear implantation is a treatment option providing excellent audiological results for rehabilitation of patients with far advanced otosclerosis. However, facial nerve stimulation after cochlear implantation is observed more frequently in patients with otosclerosis. Also, caution should be paid in patients with otosclerosis in terms of cochlear ossification and inconsistent results.

PMID: 27983905 [PubMed - in process]

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