Open AccessPoly‐D , L‐lactic acid polymer and cochlear implantation
Author(s) -
Di Berardino Federica,
Messina Federica,
Conte Giorgio,
Cavicchiolo Sara,
Rossi Diego,
Giannì Aldo Bruno,
Pignataro Lorenzo,
Zanetti Diego
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6355
Subject(s) - lactic acid , silicone , cochlear implantation , medicine , magnet , polymer , implant , cochlear implant , biomedical engineering , surgery , composite material , bacteria , materials science , audiology , mechanical engineering , biology , engineering , genetics
This case report describes a peculiar and innovative fixing procedure with a Poly‐D,L‐lactic acid (PDLLA) polymer in the unusual case of magnet dislodgment and rupture of the cochlear implant (CI) silicone sheath holding the magnet.