Oliver F Adunka1, Craig A Buchman. 1. Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7600, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a simple technique for implant receiver/stimulator (ICS) fixation that uses a seat for the device and suture fixation through the native cranial periosteum. This technique has been used through minimal-access surgical techniques in children since 2003. PATIENTS: One hundred sixty pediatric cochlear implant recipients. INTERVENTION: Implantation using the described technique for ICS fixation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Postoperative complications related to ICS fixation. RESULTS: No complications have been observed. CONCLUSION: This report describes a simple and effective technique to secure the ICS package for pediatric cochlear implant surgery.
OBJECTIVE: To describe a simple technique for implant receiver/stimulator (ICS) fixation that uses a seat for the device and suture fixation through the native cranial periosteum. This technique has been used through minimal-access surgical techniques in children since 2003. PATIENTS: One hundred sixty pediatric cochlear implant recipients. INTERVENTION: Implantation using the described technique for ICS fixation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Postoperative complications related to ICS fixation. RESULTS: No complications have been observed. CONCLUSION: This report describes a simple and effective technique to secure the ICS package for pediatric cochlear implant surgery.
Authors: Johannes Schnabl; Astrid Wolf-Magele; Stefan Marcel Pok; Christoph Url; Patrick Zorowka; Georg Sprinzl Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol Date: 2015-08 Impact factor: 2.503