Cochlear implant fixation using resorbable mesh

In this article we describe a new method of cochlear implant receiver-stimulator fixation using a resorbable poly (D,L) lactic acid mesh. We conducted a retrospective case review at a tertiary referral center; 10 pediatric and 4 adult patients had undergone cochlear implantation during the period fr...

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2011-07, Vol.90 (7), p.306-312
Main Authors: Lundy, Larry, Karatayli-Ozgursoy, Selmin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biocompatibility
Child
Child, Preschool
Cochlear Implantation - methods
Cochlear Implants
Communications equipment
Electrodes
Health aspects
Humans
Implants, Artificial
Lactic acid
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Methods
Middle Aged
Migration
Prosthesis
Retrospective Studies
Skin
Surgical Mesh
Surgical techniques
Transplants & implants
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Summary:In this article we describe a new method of cochlear implant receiver-stimulator fixation using a resorbable poly (D,L) lactic acid mesh. We conducted a retrospective case review at a tertiary referral center; 10 pediatric and 4 adult patients had undergone cochlear implantation during the period from February to October 2008. Resorbable poly (D,L) lactic acid mesh and pins were used for fixation of the cochlear implant receiver stimulator. The receiver stimulator was assessed for stability/migration, and the scalp flap/incision were evaluated for allergic reactions, infections, and healing problems. With an average follow-up of 17.2 months, no patients had migration of the receiver stimulator, and there was no evidence of infection, wound dehiscence, or allergic reaction. Early results indicate that fixation of a cochlear implant receiver stimulator using resorbable mesh is well tolerated and provides good stability without device migration. Resorbable mesh fixation of the receiver stimulator is a reasonable alternative technique for cochlear implantation.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/014556131109000707