A Protocol for Imaging of Cochlear Implantation.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Correct electrode placement is a challenge of cochlear implant surgery, which occurs because electrode position cannot be directly visualized. This work aims to 1) develop a protocol for a practical, consistent, single view plain radiograph able to be used to confirm cochlear implantation, 2) confirm its usefulness on patients, and 3) confirm its usefulness for identifying misplaced electrodes in cadaveric ears.

Study design

Imaging procedure and quality improvement initiative.

Setting

Tertiary academic hospital.

Patients

Cadaveric ears, and patients undergoing cochlear implantation.

Interventions

An intraoperative imaging protocol was developed specifying patient head position, machine position, and exposure setting. This was tested to confir

SUBMITTER: Wong SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8192428 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature