Cochlear implant extrusion secondary to keloid formation Journal Article

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Authors: Loochtan, M. J.; Yang, S; Mantravadi, A. V.; Marzo, S. J.
Article Title: Cochlear implant extrusion secondary to keloid formation
Abstract: OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: The goal of this paper is to describe a previously unreported etiology for cochlear implant extrusion. A short literature review is included. This paper represents the first reported case of cochlear implant extrusion secondary to keloid formation. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 40-year-old male who underwent cochlear implant insertion approximately 5 years prior who later developed a 5 cm post-auricular soft tissue swelling and partial extrusion which interfered with implant function. INTERVENTION: He subsequently underwent wound debridement, cochlear implant removal, and rotational skin flap closure. Final pathology revealed keloid scar. CONCLUSION: Cochlear implant extrusion is a rare complication which has been attributed to various causes. This report identifies keloid formation as another possible source.
Journal Title: Cochlear implants international
Volume: 15
Issue: 5
ISSN: 1754-7628; 1467-0100
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: England
Date Published: 2014
Start Page: 276
End Page: 278
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1179/1754762814Y.0000000078
Notes: JID: 101121166; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/06/20 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
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    16 Marzo
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