title: Subdural hematoma--a rare complication of removal of osseointegrated auricular prosthesis retention system.
abstract: Periauricular osseointegrated prosthesis retention systems have been proven safe and effective in the management of microtia. Intracranial hemorrhage has been previously reported with implantation but is rare. We report a case of subdural hemorrhage following removal of an auricular prosthesis implant system. This case highlights the role of imaging, surgical technique, and neurosurgical support in prevention and management of intracranial hemorrhage associated with osseointegrated device removal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, 2557 N 68th Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA. Electronic address: bnichols@mcw.edu.
authors.forename: Brent G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Nichols
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53266, USA. Electronic address: slew@mcw.edu.
authors.forename: Sean M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Lew
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53266, USA. Electronic address: jkerschner@mcw.edu.
authors.forename: Joseph E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Kerschner
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D065817:Congenital Microtia / Q000601:surgery; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020199:Hematoma, Subdural, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016348:Osseointegration; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
keywords: BAHA; BAHA complication; Osseointegrated implant; Subdural hematoma; Vestifix; Vestifix complication