Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a genetic overgrowth disorder presenting with various clinical manifestations, including macroglossia, visceromegaly, gigantism, neonatal hypoglycemia, and anterior abdominal wall defects. Most patients with BWS suffer from swallowing and respiratory difficulty due to macroglossia, which requires surgical intervention. However, the tongue has a complex neuromuscular anatomy which is closely related to swallowing, phonation, and respiration. Therefore, care should be taken when performing reduction glossectomy for BWS patients to minimize complication after surgery. This case report describes a successful surgical intervention for macroglossia in a 3-month-old female infant diagnosed with BWS, who presented respiratory and swallowing difficulty. The keyhole shape glossectomy was performed and the patient was orally fed without respiratory difficulty 3 weeks following the surgery.

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a genetic overgrowth disorder presenting with various clinical manifestations, including macroglossia, visceromegaly, gigantism, neonatal hypoglycemia, and anterior abdominal wall defects. Most patients with BWS suffer from swallowing and respiratory difficulty due to macroglossia, which requires surgical intervention. However, the tongue has a complex neuromuscular anatomy which is closely related to swallowing, phonation, and respiration. Therefore, care should be taken when performing reduction glossectomy for BWS patients to minimize complication after surgery. This case report describes a successful surgical intervention for macroglossia in a 3-month-old female infant diagnosed with BWS, who presented respiratory and swallowing difficulty. The keyhole shape glossectomy was performed and the patient was orally fed without respiratory difficulty 3 weeks following the surgery.

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a genetic overgrowth disorder presenting with various clinical manifestations, including macroglossia, visceromegaly, gigantism, neonatal hypoglycemia, and anterior abdominal wall defects. Most patients with BWS suffer from swallowing and respiratory difficulty due to macroglossia, which requires surgical intervention. However, the tongue has a complex neuromuscular anatomy which is closely related to swallowing, phonation, and respiration. Therefore, care should be taken when performing reduction glossectomy for BWS patients to minimize complication after surgery. This case report describes a successful surgical intervention for macroglossia in a 3-month-old female infant diagnosed with BWS, who presented respiratory and swallowing difficulty. The keyhole shape glossectomy was performed and the patient was orally fed without respiratory difficulty 3 weeks following the surgery.

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a genetic overgrowth disorder presenting with various clinical manifestations, including macroglossia, visceromegaly, gigantism, neonatal hypoglycemia, and anterior abdominal wall defects. Most patients with BWS suffer from swallowing and respiratory difficulty due to macroglossia, which requires surgical intervention. However, the tongue has a complex neuromuscular anatomy which is closely related to swallowing, phonation, and respiration. Therefore, care should be taken when performing reduction glossectomy for BWS patients to minimize complication after surgery. This case report describes a successful surgical intervention for macroglossia in a 3-month-old female infant diagnosed with BWS, who presented respiratory and swallowing difficulty. The keyhole shape glossectomy was performed and the patient was orally fed without respiratory difficulty 3 weeks following the surgery.

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a genetic overgrowth disorder presenting with various clinical manifestations, including macroglossia, visceromegaly, gigantism, neonatal hypoglycemia, and anterior abdominal wall defects. Most patients with BWS suffer from swallowing and respiratory difficulty due to macroglossia, which requires surgical intervention. However, the tongue has a complex neuromuscular anatomy which is closely related to swallowing, phonation, and respiration. Therefore, care should be taken when performing reduction glossectomy for BWS patients to minimize complication after surgery. This case report describes a successful surgical intervention for macroglossia in a 3-month-old female infant diagnosed with BWS, who presented respiratory and swallowing difficulty. The keyhole shape glossectomy was performed and the patient was orally fed without respiratory difficulty 3 weeks following the surgery.

Objectives: . As cochlear implantation (CI) experiences rapid innovations and its indications expand, the characteristics of revision CI (RCI) are evolving. This study investigated changes in the RCI profile and explored their clinical implications. Methods: . A retrospective chart review was conducted of all CIs performed at a tertiary medical institution between October 2001 and January 2023. The rates of and reasons for RCI were evaluated in relation to the manufacturer and device model. Kaplan-Meier analysis was employed to examine cumulative and device survival curves. Cumulative and device survival rates were additionally analyzed based on age group, period of primary CI, and manufacturer. A Cox proportional hazards model was employed to evaluate the association between RCI and the device manufacturer. Results: . Among 1,430 CIs, 73 (5.1%) required RCI. The predominant reason for RCI was device failure (40 of 73 RCIs [54.8%]), with an overall device failure rate of 2.8%. This was followed by flap-associated problems and migration (nine of 73 RCIs each [12.3%]). Flap retention issues emerged as a new cause in three cases (two involving the CI 632 and one involving the SYNCHRONY 2 implant), and six instances of electrode tip fold-over arose (four for the CI 600 series and two for the CI 500 series). The overall 10-year cumulative and device survival rates were 93.4% and 95.8%, respectively. After excluding models with recall issues, significant differences in cumulative (P =0.010) and device (P =0.001) survival rates were observed across manufacturers. Conclusion . While the overall CI survival rate is stable, device failure persists as the predominant reason for RCI. Moreover, the types of complications leading to revision (including issues with flap retention and electrode tip fold-over) have shifted, particularly for newer implant models. Given the clinical importance of device failure and subsequent reoperation, clinicians should remain informed about and responsive to these trends.