Cranial orthosis after cochlear implantation in an infant: Helmet modifications. (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Faucett, Erynne A.; Lam-Bellissimo, Samantha; Zawawi, Faisal; Cushing, Sharon L.; Papsin, Blake C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 114(2018:Nov.)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 105
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: Cochlear implant -- Hearing loss -- Plagiocephaly -- Cranial orthosis -- Early implantation; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.08.032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

Abstract: We present an infant with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss caused by bacterial meningitis, and moderate/severe plagiocephaly requiring simultaneous treatment of cochlear implantation for hearing loss and cranial orthosis for plagiocephaly. A helmet modification was created, so that the infant was able to be treated for his plagiocephaly while bilateral cochlear implants were in place, bringing attention to serve needs of those patients requiring cochlear implant and cranial orthosis concurrently. While this case was the first time such a modification was required, which was due to the young age at implantation, the occurrence of the concurrent need may increase as we continue to push the boundaries of early implantation.