Abstract
Profound hearing loss can be accompanied by or be a result of chronic otitis media. Cochlear implantation in patients with chronic otitis media is often resisted because of possible problems associated with the introduction of foreign material into a septic space, which is a potential pathway to the intracranial space. However, the well-established benefits of cochlear implants and improved surgical techniques have encouraged discussions on the feasibility of cochlear implantation in the presence of chronic otitis media. Generally, special surgical techniques, in addition to implantation, are necessary to eradicate the infection and to protect the electrode array in the radical cavity. In this study, we describe our experience of cochlear implantation in patients with chronic ear disease, and propose management principles.
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