Pure endoscopic transcanal revision cochlear implantation for a misplaced electrode array: A novel and minimally invasive approach

Abstract

Objectives Misplacement of the CI electrode array is one of the rarest complications of cochlear implant surgery. This condition can be noticed intraoperatively and diagnosed radiologically in the early postoperative period. To present a novel and minimally invasive revision approach for a misplaced cochlear implant (CI) electrode array. Case In this case report, the authors present a previously undescribed alternative minimally invasive revision cochlear implantation approach for a patient with a misplaced CI electrode array in the right ear who underwent bilateral simultaneous cochlear implantation one and a half years ago at another center. Conclusion To correct CI electrode array misplacement, the endoscopic transcanal approach is a safe and effective alternative to the conventional approach.