We report the first successful pediatric cochlear implantation in bilateral persistent stapedial artery (pSA) in India. Another child with unilateral pSA, the contralateral side was initially implanted. Both children were preoperatively diagnosed. Preoperative imaging checklist for pSA, facilitates counselling for bilateral and decision-making for the contralateral side in unilateral abnormality.
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