Intra-parenchyma Pneumocephalus: a Complication of Cochlear Implant
Abstract
Objective: We report an extremely rare case of pneumocephalus after cochlear implantation.
Method: Case report and a review of the world literature on pneumocephalus after cochlear implantation.
Results: We present a case of uneventful cochlear implantation in a patient with nasal polyposis. Post-operative nose blowing
resulted in subcutaneous emphysema pneumocephale presenting five weeks post surgery. This resolved on conservative
therapy, and the patient went on to use her implant successfully.
Conclusion: To our knowledge this is the first report in the world literature of delayed onset as well as asymptomatic
pneumocephalus after cochlear implantation
Key words: Cochlear implant and pneumocephalus
Method: Case report and a review of the world literature on pneumocephalus after cochlear implantation.
Results: We present a case of uneventful cochlear implantation in a patient with nasal polyposis. Post-operative nose blowing
resulted in subcutaneous emphysema pneumocephale presenting five weeks post surgery. This resolved on conservative
therapy, and the patient went on to use her implant successfully.
Conclusion: To our knowledge this is the first report in the world literature of delayed onset as well as asymptomatic
pneumocephalus after cochlear implantation
Key words: Cochlear implant and pneumocephalus
Hagr, A., & Bance, M. (2007). Intra-parenchyma Pneumocephalus: a Complication of Cochlear Implant. International Journal of Health Sciences, 1(1). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/118
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