Case report - biofilm infection of a cochlear implant.
One of the most dreaded complications after cochlear implantation is infection. These infections are a challenge due to lack of any data regarding optimal methods of investigation and management. More often than not, these patients have to undergo explantation and revision surgery. This paper presents a case report and literature review which focuses on the role of antibiotics and the need for early explantation in most biofilm-related infections of cochlear implants.
Department of ENT, K.E.M. Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India. neelu1964@gmail.com
Neelam
N
Vaid
Sanjay
S
Vaid
Manoj
M
Manikoth
D000284:Administration, Oral; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000382:microbiology*; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012293:Rifampin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; D012293:Rifampin