Publications by authors named "Fiona Andrewartha"
An Approach to Managing Recurrent Cochlear Implant Wound Infection and Skin Breakdown.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - A cochlear implant patient experienced repeated infections that led to the device being pushed out, requiring it to be removed and replaced two times.
- - To address these issues, a special technique involving a washout with vancomycin (an antibiotic) was used along with a flap surgery to help secure the implant.
- - This innovative surgical approach aimed to preserve the cochlear implant and prevent further complications related to infections and device extrusion.