Temporalis myofascial Flap Coverage for Extrusion of Internal Device after Cochlear Implantation

Abstract Two pediatric patients with internal device exposure of cochlear implant (CI) were treated successfully using vascularized temporalis myofascial flaps. The visible scarring was minimal, and the CI function was excellent. Although we used temporalis myofascial flaps for late complications of...

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Published inInternational journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology Vol. 91; pp. 124 - 127
Main Authors Eun, Seok-chan, MD, PhD, Kim, So Young, MD, Kim, Chong Sun, MD, PhD, Koo, Ja-Won, MD, PhD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.12.2016
Subjects
Child
Cochlear implant
Cochlear Implantation
Cochlear Implants
Complication
Device exposure
Fascia - transplantation
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Reoperation
Surgical Flaps
Temporal Muscle - transplantation
Temporalis myofascial flap
Cochlear implant
device exposure
temporalis myofascial flap
Temporalis myofascial flap
Complication
Device exposure
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Summary:Abstract Two pediatric patients with internal device exposure of cochlear implant (CI) were treated successfully using vascularized temporalis myofascial flaps. The visible scarring was minimal, and the CI function was excellent. Although we used temporalis myofascial flaps for late complications of an implanted ear, it can also be used in a primary case to provide flap reinforcement. In conclusion, the temporalis myofascial flap technique is an ultimate surgical option that offers advantages for CI patients with flap-related problems.
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ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.10.023