Cochlear implant fixation in children using periosteal sutures.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a simple technique for implant receiver/stimulator (ICS) fixation that uses a seat for the device and suture fixation through the native cranial periosteum. This technique has been used through minimal-access surgical techniques in children since 2003.


METHODS
One hundred sixty pediatric cochlear implant recipients.


METHODS
Implantation using the described technique for ICS fixation.


METHODS
Postoperative complications related to ICS fixation.


RESULTS
No complications have been observed.


CONCLUSIONS
This report describes a simple and effective technique to secure the ICS package for pediatric cochlear implant surgery.
Adunka
Oliver F
OF
Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7600, USA.
Buchman
Craig A
CA
D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D013537:Sutures