[Surgical techniques and complications of pediatric cochlear implantation].
BACKGROUND
Cochlear implantation has been performed in children since 1980, with thousands of children already implanted. The incidence of complications is around 7 to 10% in the literature.


METHODS
This is a retrospective study of all children receiving a cochlear implant at the Hospital for Sick Children over 9 years. Surgical technique and outcome are analysed.


RESULTS
There were 7 complications, all successfully treated, and involving no further consequences. 4 reimplantations were performed for device failure.


CONCLUSIONS
Paediatric cochlear implantation is associated with a low incidence of complications. In this series, no complications were encountered on reimplantation.
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Clinique et Policlinique d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, Hôpital Cantonal de Genève, Rue Micheli-du-Crest 24, CH-1211 Genève 14. c.gysin@hcuge.ch
Papsin
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Daya
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Nedzelski
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies