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There is still a lack in precise postoperative evaluation of the cochlea because of strong artifacts. This study aimed to improve accuracy of postoperative two-turn (2TL) and cochlear duct length (CDL) measurements by applying flat-panel volume computed tomography (fpVCT), secondary reconstruction (fpVCT SECO ) and three-dimensional curved multiplanar reconstruction. First, 10 temporal bone specimens with or without electrode were measured in multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT), fpVCT and fpVCT SECO  and compared to high-resolution micro-CT scans. Later, pre- and postoperative scans of 10 patients were analyzed in a clinical setting. Concerning 2TL, no statistically significant difference was observed between implanted fpVCT SECO  and nonimplanted micro-CT in 10 temporal bone specimens. In contrast, there was a significant discrepancy for CDL (difference: −0.7 mm, P = 0.004). Nevertheless, there were no clinically unacceptable errors (±1.5 mm). These results could be confirmed in a clinical setting. Using fpVCT SECO , CDL was slightly underestimated postoperatively (difference: −0.5 mm, P = 0.002) but without any clinically unacceptable errors. fpVCT SECO  can be successfully applied for a precise measurement of the cochlear lengths pre- and postoperatively. However, users must be aware of a slight systematic underestimation of CDL postoperatively. These results may help to refine electrode selection and frequency mapping.

Precise evaluation of the postoperative cochlear duct length by flat-panel volume computed tomography – Application of secondary reconstructions