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How we do it: Reinsertion of the stylet into the nucleus contour cochlear implant to facilitate second insertion. A helpful technique salvaging the cochlear implant device
Author(s) -
Grolman W.,
Verdam F.J.,
Tange R.A.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
clinical otolaryngology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.914
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1749-4486
pISSN - 1749-4478
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-4486.2006.01168.x
Subject(s) - stylet , modiolus (cochlea) , cochlear implant , medicine , implant , cochlea , electrode array , cochlear implantation , biomedical engineering , electrode , audiology , anatomy , surgery , chemistry
Keypoints • There are several causes for failure of appropriate position of the electrode array of the nucleus cochlear implant, e.g. incomplete insertion, extrusion, luxation, curling of the device, deviation, or false route. • If the position of the electrode array in relation to the modiolus is unsatisfactory, in order to salvage the cochlear implant one can reload the cochlear implant array with its stylet. • In order to reload the electrode array, primarily it needs to be removed from the cochlea and inserted into a small size suction tube (lubricated with just water). Then the stylet needs to be carefully straightened and inserted into the lumen of the array. • This technique is a relatively simple solution for unsatisfactory placement of the electrode array and can prevent discarding the precious cochlear implant.