Surgical emphysema: a rare complication following cochlear implantation.

Cochlear Implants Int

ENT Department, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, North Wales.

Published: September 2007

A case report of surgical emphysema following adult cochlear implantation. The clinical picture, investigations and management of this rare case will be discussed.

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