Cochlear implant challenges encountered in tuberculous otitis media
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
; (12): 416-419, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-819659
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Tuberculous otitis media (TOM) is rare in ENT department, and is frequently misdiagnosed as otitis media. Thus early systemic treatment is very important for TOM. We reported a case report with TOM to highlight development of the disease and difficulties in clinical treatment in late stage of TOM. Implantation of ossified and eroded cochlea poses many unique challenges to both the surgeon and programming team. With thorough preparation and complete knowledge about characters of specific issues, implantation would be performed successfully, and patients with ossified cochlear could benefit from cochlear implantation.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Neglected Diseases
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Tuberculosis
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Otitis Media
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General Surgery
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Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular
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Ossification, Heterotopic
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Cochlear Implantation
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Second-Look Surgery
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Facial Paralysis
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Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
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Mastoiditis
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article