Cochlear Implantation in 53 Patients with Otosclerosis: Demographics, Computed Tomographic Scanning, Surgery, and Complications

Abstract

Cochlear implant surgery in patients with otosclerosis can be challenging, with a relatively high number of partial insertions and misplacements of the electrode array demanding revision surgery. A very high proportion of patients experienced facial nerve stimulation mainly caused by the distal electrodes. This must be discussed with patients preoperatively.