Management of patients with cochlear implants and ventriculoperitoneal shunts.
Cochlear Implants Int
; 15(4): 185-90, 2014 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-24144174
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this study is to provide an overview of each device, discuss conditions that may predispose to the requirement of both devices, and consider pre- and post-operative issues arising from the co-existence of advanced technologies. In addition, relevant surgical anatomy and technique in the placement of both cochlear implant (CI) after ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) and VPS after CI are reviewed.METHODS:
Review of literature.RESULTS:
Issues relevant to CI and VPS include predisposing conditions, magnetic resonance imaging compatibility, infectious risk, surgical technique, complication management, and a host of other issues.DISCUSSION:
Patients with hydrocephalus and severe-to-profound hearing loss are a unique patient population with unique pre-, intra-, and post-operative issues. Thorough understanding of the indications, radiology, anatomy, technology, and potential complications can allow for these patients to achieve the full benefit of these lifechanging surgeries.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Implantes Cocleares
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Derivação Ventriculoperitoneal
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Implante Coclear
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Surdez
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Hidrocefalia
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article