Simultaneous Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in Posttraumatic Temporal Bone Fracture under Local Anaesthesia - Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Bilateral deafness caused by temporal bone fracture is an uncommon condition. Precocious simultaneous bilateral co chlear implantation (SiCI) is a valuable option for experienced surgical teams, which can prevent unfavorable results due to cochlear remodeling. In this paper we describe the first successful case of SiCI with local anaesthesia performed on an adult patient who suffered severe head trauma.