TY - JOUR
T1 - The temporoparietal fascia flap for coverage of cochlear reimplantation following extrusion
AU - Karimnejad, Kaveh
AU - Akhter, Asad Shahab
AU - Walen, Scott Gregory
AU - Mikulec, Anthony Alan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017
Copyright:
Copyright 2017 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2017/3/1
Y1 - 2017/3/1
N2 - The management of cochlear implant extrusion (CIE) can be challenging, particularly in the pediatric population in whom reconstructive options are limited. We describe the use of the temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) for this purpose due to its ease of use and limited morbidity. We present a case series of two pediatric patients who underwent explantation of their devices, followed by reimplantation with TPFF coverage. Our experience provides evidence that the TPFF can be used to prevent further CIE through a postauricular incision following cochlear reimplantation with successful long-term results.
AB - The management of cochlear implant extrusion (CIE) can be challenging, particularly in the pediatric population in whom reconstructive options are limited. We describe the use of the temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) for this purpose due to its ease of use and limited morbidity. We present a case series of two pediatric patients who underwent explantation of their devices, followed by reimplantation with TPFF coverage. Our experience provides evidence that the TPFF can be used to prevent further CIE through a postauricular incision following cochlear reimplantation with successful long-term results.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.01.020
DO - 10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.01.020
M3 - Article
C2 - 28167014
AN - SCOPUS:85009919919
SN - 0165-5876
VL - 94
SP - 64
EP - 67
JO - International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
JF - International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
ER -