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Surgical Approaches to Cochlear Implants


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Introduction

Session Overview
Learning Objectives
Introduction

Surgical Technique

Cochlear Implant Surgery
Site Preparation
Skin Incision
Bed for the Receiver-Stimulator Package
Cortical Mastoidectomy
Posterior Tympanotomy
Cochleostomy
Electrode Array Insertion
Wound Closure
Exercise

Alternative Surgical Techniques

Alternative Surgical Techniques
Middle Fossa Approach

Pitfalls

Pitfalls

Consent for Cochlear Implant Surgery

Consent for Cochlear Implant Surgery

Self Assessment

Self Assessment

Session Summary

Key Learning Points
Web Resources
References

Feedback and Certification

Reflect: What Have I Learned?
Reflect: What More Do I Need to Learn and How Will I Apply This?
Certificate

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the content is completed:

e-lefENT Certificate
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