Recurrent cochlear implant associated seroma: A series of five patients.
Cochlear Implants Int
; 20(2): 91-93, 2019 03.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
We have observed a small number of patients with cochlear implants who have a tendency to develop recurrent seromas overlying the implant package.Methods:
Five patients with a current or previous history of recurrent seromas presenting for review over a three-month period were identified. A retrospective review of their case notes was undertaken.Results:
All patients identified were children, with a mean age at first seroma of 5.0 years (range 1.9-10.4 years). The mean interval between implantation and first episode of seroma was 3.1 years (range 0.9-6.4 years). With the exception of imaging showing a fluid-density collection, investigations were generally unremarkable. Fluid aspirated from one patient was cultured and no organisms were grown. Antibiotics, most commonly amoxicillin / clavulanic acid, were commonly but not universally prescribed.Conclusions:
Recurrent cochlear implant associated seroma appears to be an idiopathic process. Investigations are generally unhelpful, and whilst it is probably prudent to treat with antibiotics during an initial presentation, once a pattern of recurrent seroma is established, patients can be treated conservatively.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Doenças Cocleares
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Implantes Cocleares
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Implante Coclear
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Seroma
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article