Intra-operative identification of a temporal bone fracture line during cochlear implant surgery: a case report

Intra-operative identification of a temporal bone fracture line during cochlear implant surgery: a case report

Abstract Background Temporal bone fractures are divided into otic capsule sparing and otic capsule involving fractures. In the latter, hearing loss, facial nerve paralysis, cerebrospinal fluid leak and meningitis have been reported to occur. The impact of hearing loss can be devastating, especially...

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Main Authors: Gaelle Vofo, Sagit Stern Shavit, Ron Eliashar, Michal Kaufmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Cochlear implant
Intraoperative fracture line
Ossification
Otic capsule involving fracture
Sensorineural hearing loss
Paediatric temporal bone trauma
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04053-7

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