Cochlear implantation in a previously irradiated temporal bone--a case report.
A case of successful cochlear implantation following irradiation of the temporal bone is presented. Loss of cochlear architecture is demonstrated and is attributable to previous radiation. Viability of cochlear nerve and spiral ganglion following radiation is questioned. To date there has been only one previously published report on the subject.
Biggs
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK.
Ramsden
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