Superficial Temporal Fascia V-Y Advancement Flap for Delayed Complication in Cochlear Implantation

Beomcho Jun; Da Yoon Kwon; Sung-No Jung

doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000010316

Superficial Temporal Fascia V-Y Advancement Flap for Delayed Complication in Cochlear Implantation

J Craniofac Surg. 2024 May 17. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000010316. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Beomcho Jun¹, Da Yoon Kwon², Sung-No Jung²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea.
² Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Republic of Korea.

PMID: 38758575
DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000010316

Abstract

Cochlear implantation (CI), a widely employed procedure for individuals with severe hearing loss, can encounter a serious complication in the form of implant exposure. In such instances, surgeons are tasked with deciding between salvage measures or opting for reimplantation with a healthy tissue covering. This case presented a challenge with delayed flap necrosis triggered by an increase in the magnetic force of the external device. Notably, this complication manifested 8 years after the initial operation. Following the removal of the device, it was reconstructed successfully using a superficial temporal fascia V-Y advancement flap.