A Case of Cochlear Implantation after Bilateral Temporal Bone Fracture.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.5.445
- Author:
Myung Chul SHIN
1
;
Keon Jung LEE
;
Seung Hwan LEE
;
Chul Won PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. shleemd@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Temporal bone fracture;
Cochlear implant
- MeSH:
Adult;
Cochlear Implantation;
Cochlear Implants;
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural;
Humans;
Incidence;
Male;
Temporal Bone
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2009;52(5):445-448
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The incidence of bilateral temporal bone fractures are reported in 9% to 20%. Otic capsule violating temporal bone fractures are highly related to sensorineural hearing loss, when compared with otic capsule sparing fractures. Patients with bilateral temporal bone fractures and profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss may benefit from cochlear implantation. We present the case of a 44-year-old male with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss caused by bilateral temporal bone fractures who achieved successful auditory rehabilitation after a cochlear implantation.
