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Cochlear implant extrusion in a child with keratitis, ichthyosis and deafness syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. M. Hampton ,
J. G. Toner  and
J. Small
S. M. Hampton*
Affiliation:
Cochlear Implant Centre, Belfast City Hospital Trust
J. G. Toner
Affiliation:
Cochlear Implant Centre, Belfast City Hospital Trust
J. Small
Affiliation:
Plastic Surgery Department, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald.
*
Address for correspondence: Ms S. M. Hampton, F.R.C.S., Cochlear Implant Centre, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7AB. Fax: 01232 263549.
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Abstract

We present a child with keratitis, ichthyosis and deafness (KID) syndrome implanted with a Nucleus device. We discuss the wound complications of this child and the steps taken to deal with the problems encountered when the wound failed to heal, followedby the partial extrusion of her implant. Early surgical management involved resuturing the wound but when this failed a rotational flap was required to cover the implant package and allow eventual healing. Despite the wound problems and revision surgery she has a good audiological result.

Keywords

Cochlear implantcomplications
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 5 , May 1997 , pp. 465 - 467
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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