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Delayed-onset haematoma formation after cochlear implantation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2017

W-K Low  and
S Xu
W-K Low*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Novena ENT Head and Neck Surgery Specialist Centre, Singapore Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore
S Xu
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Wong-Kein Low, Novena ENT Head and Neck Surgery Specialist Centre, #04-21/22/34, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore329563 Fax: +65 6933 0547 E-mail: low.wong.kein@gmail.com
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Abstract

Objective:

This paper presents our experience on delayed-onset haematoma formation after cochlear implantation, a topic which has not been well discussed in the literature.

Method:

Retrospective case review study.

Results:

Five children who had undergone cochlear implant surgery at 1.5 to 4 years of age (median, 2.5 years) were studied. The haematoma episodes occurred 2–12 years (median, 6 years) after cochlear implantation. Two patients had recurrent episodes. Two of the seven haematoma episodes were managed by needle aspiration alone, four by incision and drainage alone, and one by both needle aspiration and incision and drainage. Other than one patient with coagulopathy, there were no obvious predisposing factors, including trauma.

Conclusion:

The majority of delayed-onset haematomas occurred without obvious predisposing factors. Needle aspiration can differentiate a haematoma from an abscess or cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and it provides an effective immediate therapeutic solution. However, aseptic techniques are emphasised to minimise the chances of an uncomplicated haematoma converting into a septic one.

Keywords

HematomaCochlear ImplantComplication

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 131 , Issue 8 , August 2017 , pp. 684 - 687
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2017 

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