title: Management of patients with cochlear implants and ventriculoperitoneal shunts.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study is to provide an overview of each device, discuss conditions that may predispose to the requirement of both devices, and consider pre- and post-operative issues arising from the co-existence of advanced technologies. In addition, relevant surgical anatomy and technique in the placement of both cochlear implant (CI) after ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) and VPS after CI are reviewed.
  
  
  METHODS
  Review of literature.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Issues relevant to CI and VPS include predisposing conditions, magnetic resonance imaging compatibility, infectious risk, surgical technique, complication management, and a host of other issues.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Patients with hydrocephalus and severe-to-profound hearing loss are a unique patient population with unique pre-, intra-, and post-operative issues. Thorough understanding of the indications, radiology, anatomy, technology, and potential complications can allow for these patients to achieve the full benefit of these lifechanging surgeries.
authors.forename: Keith A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Chadwick
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Gary W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Tye
authors.forename: Daniel H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Coelho
mesh_terms: D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D003638:Deafness / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
keywords: Cochlear implant; Hydrocephalus; Ventriculoperitoneal shunt