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DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1640262
First described Case Report of Cochlear Implant Surgery and pre-existing Brain Pacemaker due to Malignant Hypertension
Introduction:
The cochlear implant allows rehabilitation of communication in patients with functional deafness by electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve, and three-dimensional orientation if binaurality is present. We report the world's first known case of implantation in a patient with unilateral deafness and pre-existing cerebral pacemaker in malignant hypertension. Concerning the implantation, it was not possible to predict whether interactions with the cochlear implant could lead to impairments in the functioning of the CI or the brain pacemaker.
Material and methods:
Literature research and case description.
Result:
Following successful implantation, there were no limitations in the functioning of the CI or the brain pacemaker in the regular postoperative follow-up. The hearing rehabilitation in background noise was satisfactory.
Discussion:
As we report there was no impairment of functionality of the cochlear implant with pre-existing brain pacemaker due to malignant hypertension. There has been neither interference nor limitations in speech perception after intensive rehabilitation.
Publication History
Publication Date:
18 April 2018 (online)
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