J Int Adv Otol
July 2022
Background: This study describes the efficacy of cochlear implantation under local anesthesia with conscious sedation with dexmedetomi- dine in adult patients and proposes a method to communicate with the conscious and cooperative patient intraoperatively. This less invasive anesthetic procedure is suitable for patients with comorbidities preventing general anesthesia.
Methods: Unilateral cochlear implantation with Oticon Medical systems was performed in 10 adult patients with comorbidities preventing general anesthesia.