The effect of cochlear implant bed preparation and fixation technique on the revision cochlear implantation rate.

CONCLUSION: Accurate fixation of the cochlear implant receiver/stimulator is crucial for successful cochlear implantation. As the bone recess with suture fixation technique is associated with a lower revision rate and a similar complication rate as the subperiosteal tight pocket technique, it should be the preferred fixation technique for cochlear implantation.
PMID: 29888692 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology - June 13, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: J Laryngol Otol Source Type: research