Objective: To explore and summarize the operation method and operation stage for cochlear implant with chronic supprative otitis media, to provide the reference for cochlear implant with chronic supprative otitis media.
Methods: the clinical data of 6 cases of cochlear implant with chronic supprative otitis media in our hospital was analyzed retrospectively. The operation stage, surgical skill, possible risk and prognosis was analyzed and summarized.
Results: 3 of 6 cases received single stage subtotal petrosectomy and cochlear implant. 3 of 6 cases received subtotal petrosectomy, they received staged cochlear implant 4 to 6 months later. No complications occurred, all of the cochlear implantee had good open set speech perception.
Conclusions: staged operation was the first choice for cochlear implant with chronic supprative otitis media. Single stage operation took potential risks, it should be done cautiously. The key points for the operation was the clearance of the pathological tissue totally, this required experience hands and operation approach option.
