Plain X-ray for locations of intracochlear electrode arrays during cochlear implantation.
- Author:
Songhua TAN
1
;
Anzhou TANG
;
Ping CHEN
;
Shihua YIN
;
Qin FANG
;
Hongwu CAI
;
Jianjian HUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Cochlea;
diagnostic imaging;
Cochlear Implantation;
methods;
Cochlear Implants;
Electrodes, Implanted;
Female;
Humans;
Infant;
Male;
Radiography;
X-Rays;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2012;26(13):598-600
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the position and shape of inserted electrode arrays by plain X-ray during cochlear implantation.
METHOD:Cochlear view of implanted electrode arrays by plain X-ray were observed during operation in 54 patients received cochlear implant.
RESULT:The image in cochlear view could provide the information about position and shape of inserted electrode arrays. The spiral-shape electrode arrays without distortion and folding were found in 52 cases. The complete insertion of intracochlear electrode in these patients were confirmed by surgery. Of 54 cases, the other 2 cases showed improper position and C-shape of intracochlear electrodes, one was partial insertion and the other was bending inside the cochlea. The bending electrode array was reinserted immediately during operation.
CONCLUSION:Routine plain X-ray after inserted electrode during operation was a best way of knowing the shape and depth of the electrode array, especial for the difficult cochlear implantation, and also could avoided anesthetization again.
