Cochlear Implantation Using a Suprameatal Approach in a Case of Severely Contracted Mastoid Cavity.
10.7874/kja.2014.18.3.144
- Author:
Ji Eun CHOI
1
;
Jeon Yeob JANG
;
Yang Sun CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. yscho@skku.edu
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cochlear implantation;
Suprameatal approach;
Mastoid
- MeSH:
Cochlea;
Cochlear Implantation*;
Cochlear Implants*;
Facial Nerve;
Mastoid*
- From:Korean Journal of Audiology
2014;18(3):144-147
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Although cochlear implantation using posterior tympanotomy has been performed worldwide, other alternative approaches might be more beneficial and convenient in some selected cases. Of these, suprameatal approach was reported to be one of useful options in cases with narrow facial recess, anteriorly located facial nerve and an ossified cochlea. We describe a case of cochlear implantation using the modified suprameatal approach in a severely contracted mastoid cavity and suggest another indication of this approach.
