Follow‐up of Cochlear Implant Use in Patients Who Developed Bacterial Meningitis Following Cochlear Implantation

Abstract

Bacterial meningitis occurring after cochlear implantation may induce cochlear ossification, facial nerve stimulation, and permanent or temporary loss of implant use. Planned follow-up with high resolution computed tomography and evaluation of M-levels could be useful prognostic tools in the management of these patients.