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Volume 20 · Issue 4
Pages: 265-268
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Published Online: March 10, 2025
Charlotte De Bie
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
Charis Clement
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
Griet Mertens
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium
Anouk Hofkens Van den Brandt
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
Marc Lammers
Deparment of Translational Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Belgium
Olivier M. Vanderveken
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium
Vincent Van Rompaey
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium; University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Belgium
Bie, C. D., Clement, C., Mertens, G., Van den Brandt, A. H., Lammers, M., Vanderveken, O. M., & Rompaey, V. V. (2025). Simultaneous Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in an Adult with Bilateral Ossification of the Scala Tympani: Image-Guided Planning of Scala Vestibuli Insertion and Postoperative Hearing Outcomes. B-ENT, 20(4), 265–268. https://doi.org/10.5152/B-ENT.2025.241583
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The scala tympani is the preferred position for cochlear implant electrode array insertion to ensure optimal outcomes. Here, we report the case of an adult with bilateral rapidly progressive profound SNHL and bilateral ossification of the scala tympani. Image-guided surgical planning was used to assist bilateral simultaneous cochlear implantation, gain direct access to the scala vestibuli, and determine the electrode array length. The short-term postoperative auditory performances are presented and highlight that meticulous planning and management by an experienced cochlear implant team enable optimal auditory performances even in anatomically difficult cases.
Cite this article as: De Bie C, Clement C, Mertens G, et al. Simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in an adult with bilateral ossificationof the scala tympani: image-guided planning of scala vestibuli insertion and postoperative hearing outcomes. B-ENT. 2024;20(4):265-268.
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Published In
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B-ENT
Volume / Issue
Volume 20 · Issue 4
Pages
265-268
History
Published Online
March 10, 2025
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Charlotte De Bie
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
Charis Clement
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
Griet Mertens
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium
Anouk Hofkens Van den Brandt
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
Marc Lammers
Deparment of Translational Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Belgium
Olivier M. Vanderveken
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium
Vincent Van Rompaey
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium; University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Belgium
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Bie, C. D., Clement, C., Mertens, G., Van den Brandt, A. H., Lammers, M., Vanderveken, O. M., & Rompaey, V. V. (2025). Simultaneous Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in an Adult with Bilateral Ossification of the Scala Tympani: Image-Guided Planning of Scala Vestibuli Insertion and Postoperative Hearing Outcomes. B-ENT, 20(4), 265–268. https://doi.org/10.5152/B-ENT.2025.241583
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