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ArticleHNO2025

[Cochlear implantation in patients with autoimmune hearing loss].

Maximilian Armstorfer, Lennart Weitgasser, Stefan Tschani, Sebastian Rösch

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Maximilian ArmstorferKlinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Salzburg, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich. ma.armstorfer@salk.at.
Lennart WeitgasserKlinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Salzburg, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich.
Stefan TschaniKlinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Salzburg, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich.
Sebastian RöschKlinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Regensburg, Deutschland.
University Hospital Regensburg · DE

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Abstract

backgroundAutoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) manifests with recurrent fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss and vestibular symptoms. Treatment includes steroids and a variety of immunosuppressants. Despite adequate treatment, sensorineural hearing loss can be progressive to the point of deafness. In these patients, a cochlear implant (CI) is indicated. We present the case of a 25-year-old male who underwent cochlear implantation in the left ear. After implantation we noticed brisk variations in impedances which were related to application of the previously prescribed tumor necrosis alpha (TNFα) inhibitor adalimumab.

objectiveCan immunomodulatory therapy in AIED patients after CI fitting affect the quality of hearing rehabilitation? MATERIALS AND

methodsWe documented impedances and speech intelligibility (Freiburg monosyllable test) of our patient for 1 year in dependence on adalimumab therapy.

resultsDirectly after implantation, impedances were within the normal range. During the further course, impedances started to rise, and recurrent adjustments of the implant were needed. Adalimumab therapy was reinitiated, which resulted in a subsequent reduction of impedances.

conclusionCochlear implantation can be necessary in some AIED patients and poses a sufficient method for hearing rehabilitation. Depending on the activity of the underlying disease, a rise in impedances may occur. Immunomodulatory treatment may therefore be necessary to maintain adequate hearing results with the CI.

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Autoimmune DiseasesCochlear ImplantationAdalimumabAdultCochlear ImplantsHearing Loss, SensorineuralHumansMaleTreatment OutcomeAdalimumabAdalimumabHearings aidsMonoclonal antibodiesProstheses and implantsTumor necrosis factor inhibitors

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