Magnetic resonance imaging after cochlear implants.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Most cochlear implants are currently compatible with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) up to 3 T. Nevertheless, this does not completely eliminate the risk of serious accidents. Implant displacements and other adverse events with compatible implants have been reported in the literature.

Case reports

Among the six patients who had MRI after receiving implants at our center, we report three cases with adverse events related to the examination. The first case was complicated by magnet displacement with partial demagnetization. The second case showed total demagnetization, which necessitated removal and reimplantation of the implant. The third case involved severe pain sensation which disrupted the MRI scan. The smallest artifact was found with 3D MRI angiography, an

SUBMITTER: Bawazeer N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6424707 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature