Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Surgical Complications following Cochlear Implantation in Canal Wall Down Mastoid Cavities

Conclusion Overclosing the external auditory meatus at the same time of cochlear implantation leads to significantly fewer complications when compared with maintaining a canal wall down mastoid cavity with soft tissue coverage of the electrode array.

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Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - September 27, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hunter, J. B., OConnell, B. P., Wanna, G. B. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research