Cochlear implantation in a patient with superficial siderosis: an update.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study is to present follow-up on a previously reported case of successful cochlear implantation in a patient with superficial siderosis.


METHODS
Retrospective case review.


RESULTS
For the first 6 years after implantation, the patient had maintained a successful result; however, she developed a progressive decline in the benefit from her implant.


CONCLUSIONS
Benefit from cochlear implants in patients with superficial siderosis is variable and may not be long standing.
Yoshikawa
Noriko
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Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Hirsch
Barry E
BE
D001259:Ataxia / Q000209:etiology; D019929:Cochlear Implantation; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012806:Siderosis / Q000150:complications*; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology