title: Temporalis myofascial flap coverage for extrusion of internal device after cochlear implantation.
abstract: Two pediatric patients with internal device exposure of cochlear implant (CI) were treated successfully using vascularized temporalis myofascial flaps. The visible scarring was minimal, and the CI function was excellent. Although we used temporalis myofascial flaps for late complications of an implanted ear, it can also be used in a primary case to provide flap reinforcement. In conclusion, the temporalis myofascial flap technique is an ultimate surgical option that offers advantages for CI patients with flap-related problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Seok-Chan
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Eun
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: So Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Chong Sun
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: jwkoo99@snu.ac.kr.
authors.forename: Ja-Won
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Koo
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D019929:Cochlear Implantation; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000637:transplantation*
keywords: Cochlear implant; Complication; Device exposure; Temporalis myofascial flap