The first eletrocnic Journal of Otolaryngology in the world
ISSN: 1809-9777

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1992 

Year: 2015  Vol. 19   Num. 4  - Oct/Dec - (16º)
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1395791
Section: Case Report
 
Cochlear Implantation in Isolated Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome: Report of Three Cases and Literature Review
Author(s):
Rabindra Pradhananga, Kiran Natarajan, AmarNath Devarasetty, Mohan Kameswaran
Key words:
large vestibular aqueduct - cochlear implantation - CSF gusher
Abstract:

Introduction Large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (LVAS) is characterized by the enlargement of the vestibular aqueduct associated with sensorineural hearing loss. It is the most common radiographically detectable inner ear anomaly in congenital hearing loss. LVAS may occur as an isolated anomaly or in association with other inner ear malformations.

Objective To report three cases of isolated LVAS with a focus on preoperative assessment, surgical issues, and short-term postoperative follow-up with preliminary auditory habilitation outcomes.

Resumed Report One girl and two boys with LVAS were assessed and cochlear implantation was performed for each. Various ways of intraoperative management of cerebrospinal fluid gusher and postoperative care and outcomes are reported.

Conclusion Cochlear implantation in the deaf children with LVAS is feasible and effective.

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