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Original Article
Intra-parenchyma Pneumocephalus: a Complication of Cochlear Implant
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Copyright: © International Journal of Health Sciences
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This article was originally published by Qassim University and was migrated to Scientific Scholar after the change of Publisher.
This article was originally published by Qassim University and was migrated to Scientific Scholar after the change of Publisher.
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