Retroauricular Emphysema as a Late Complication After Bonebridge Implantation: Case Report
Language English Country United States Media print-electronic
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article
- Keywords
- bone conduction, bonebridge, children, complication, emphysema,
- MeSH
- Emphysema etiology MeSH
- Implantable Neurostimulators adverse effects MeSH
- Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects MeSH
- Bone Conduction MeSH
- Medical Illustration MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Ear Diseases etiology MeSH
- Postoperative Complications etiology MeSH
- Hearing Loss, Conductive surgery MeSH
- Hearing Aids adverse effects MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
Bonebridge (BB) is the first active implantation system for bone conduction that is placed fully under the skin. Experience suggests that BB is characterized by low incidence of postoperative complications. This case report presents a rare case of a 16-year-old girl with incidence of emphysema occurring over the implant 1 year after operation. We performed a computed tomography scan that showed pockets of gas above the floating mass transducer so we provided the revision surgery and sealed the artificial opening with fat from the earlobe and fibrin glue. Since that time, no air has collected in the retroauricular area and the implant has been fully functional.
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