ArticleAnnals of Saudi medicine
Complications of post-cochlear implantation in 1027 adults and children.
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- Cochlear implantation impact on health service utilisation and social outcomes: a systematic review.BMC health services research · 2023Pooled it
- No more dressing after cochlear implantation: exposing benefits and simplifying care.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Cochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Incidence and Risk Factors of Cochlear Implant Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Audiology research · 2026Review
- Situational analysis of health systems for ear and hearing care in the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region: A systematic review and evidence synthesis to inform national policies and strategies.SSM - health systems · 2026Article
- Health service use, health outcomes and treatment costs of adults with a cochlear implant: a retrospective cohort study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- What Did We Learn from Our Cochlear Implant Revisions?Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 2025Article
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- Navigating Early and Late Hematomas in Cochlear Implantation: A Tri-Case Analysis.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
- Acquired cholesteatoma after cochlear implants: case series and literature review.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Review
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- A Brief Review of Demographic and Clinical Correlates of Cholesteatoma Surgery in the Qassim Region.Cureus · 2023Article
- A Spectrum of Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications of Cochlear Implants: A Critical Review.Cureus · 2022Review
- Cochlear Implant Complications in Children and Adults: Retrospective Analysis of 148 Cases.Cureus · 2021Article
- Mythbusters! The Truth about Common Misconceptions in Cochlear Implantation.Seminars in hearing · 2021Review
- Cochlear implantation in post-lingual adults: A 25-year experience at King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi medical journal · 2021Article
- Evaluation of computed tomography parameters in patients with facial nerve stimulation post-cochlear implantation.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2021Article
- Performance of cochlear implant recipients fitted with triphasic pulse patterns.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2021Article
- Clinical profile and management of revision cochlear implant surgeries.Saudi medical journal · 2021Article
- Management of Complications in 1452 Pediatric and Adult Cochlear Implantations.Turkish archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe number of cochlear implant (CI) recipients is increasing so there needs to be greater awareness of possible CI complications.
objectivesDescribe complications of CI.
designRetrospective, descriptional. SETTINGS: Tertiary health care center. PATIENTS AND
methodsData was collected by retrospective chart review on complications for recipients implanted for the period from January 2006 to June 2017.
main outcome measuresMajor and minor post cochlear implantation complications. SAMPLE SIZE: 1027 cochlear implant recipients.
resultsPost-operative complications were reported in 105 patients (10.2%). Minor complications were most often encountered (9.5%). Swelling (wound seroma or hematoma) was the most common complication. The major complication rate was only 7/105, 0.7%. Meningitis did not occur and cholesteatoma occurred in only one patient.
conclusionCI is a safe surgical procedure at our center. We believe that this is probably due to the preoperative protocol, the surgical technique used, and the postoperative care conducted for all our patients. Despite this, it is important that both physicians and patients have knowledge of the possible consequences and risks posed by CI, especially in view of the fact that these patients require lifetime follow-up. LIMITATIONS: Further studies are needed, and should include more ENT centers across all regions of Saudi Arabia. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
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