title: Surgical technique for the CLARION cochlear implant.
abstract: This paper describes a technique for implantation of the CLARION Multi-Strategy Cochlear Implant based upon the authors' surgical experience with the device. Although much of the procedure is similar to many commonly performed otologic operations, including implantation of other cochlear prostheses, several device-specific modifications are highlighted. Those modifications include a substantial bony seat, facial recess, and cochleostomy, and the use of an electrode insertion tool.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Miami Ear Institute, Florida 33101, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Balkany
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Gantz
mesh_terms: D003051:Cochlea / Q000601:surgery; D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques