scholarly journals Ultrasound-controlled manual magnet repositioning: a new therapy option of magnet dislocation in patients with cochlear implant

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Rupp ◽  
J Hornung ◽  
M Balk ◽  
M Traxdorf ◽  
M Sievert ◽  
...  
Author(s):  
Till F. Jakob ◽  
Iva Speck ◽  
Ann-Kathrin Rauch ◽  
Frederike Hassepass ◽  
Manuel C. Ketterer ◽  
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Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to compare long-term results after 1 year in patients with single-sided deafness (SSD) who were fitted with different hearing aids. The participants tested contralateral routing of signals (CROS) hearing aids and bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHS). They were also informed about the possibility of a cochlear implant (CI) and chose one of the three devices. We also investigated which factors influenced the choice of device. Methods Prospective study with 89 SSD participants who were divided into three groups by choosing BAHS, CROS, or CI. All participants received test batteries with both objective hearing tests (speech perception in noise and sound localisation) and subjective questionnaires. Results 16 participants opted for BAHS-, 13 for CROS- and 30 for CI-treatment. The greater the subjective impairment caused by SSD, the more likely patients were to opt for surgical treatment (BAHS or CI). The best results in terms of speech perception in noise (especially when sound reaches the deaf ear and noise the hearing ear), sound localization, and subjective results were achieved with CI. Conclusion The best results regarding the therapy of SSD are achieved with a CI, followed by BAHS. This was evident both in objective tests and in the subjective questionnaires. Nevertheless, an individual decision is required in each case as to which SSD therapy option is best for the patient. Above all, the patient's subjective impairment and expectations should be included in the decision-making process.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14742-e14742
Author(s):  
Kirill Karlin ◽  
Abdullah Kahraman ◽  
Alessandra Curioni Fontecedro ◽  
Holger Moch ◽  
Martin Zoche ◽  
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e14742 Background: Molecular profiling assays are becoming widely available and provide valuable information on tumor characteristics, which can identify targeted therapies or immunotherapies for cancer patients. However, the clinical utility of such tests remains unclear. Within our institution, we analyzed the clinical utility and subsequent treatment alterations of the FoundationOne Comprehensive Genome Profiling Test (FOne). Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort review (2017 - 2018) of patients with solid tumors under standard diagnostic care who received FOne testing. We reviewed the therapies that were proposed by FOne and studied whether they led to a therapeutic alteration. Results: 71 patients were identified, of which the majority presented a progressive disease state (80%). Among the cancer types most frequently tested were adenocarcinoma of the colon (14%), prostate (8%), lung (4%), intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (8%) and breast invasive ductal carcinoma (4%). In 16 cases (22%), therapies suggested by FOne were approved in patient’s tumor type while in 30 cases (42%) therapies were approved in another tumor type. For an additional 13 cases (18%) only therapies tested in clinical trials were reported. 4 patients (6%) received a new therapy based on the FOne result: cancer of unknown primary (Everolimus due to a TSC1 mutation), cutaneous angiosarcoma (Pembrolizumab due to a high tumor mutational burden (TMB)), gastrointestinal neuroendocrine carcinoma (Ipilimumab and Nivolumab due to an intermediate TMB) and mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix (Talazoparib due to an ATM mutation). For 11 cases (15%), a new therapy option was identified by FOne, which due to the current treatment plan might be considered for later use. 3 cases (4%) were evaluated for potential clinical trial enrollment. Note that for an additional 6 patients (8%), the therapies proposed by FOne were already established on the basis of previous testing (e.g. smaller genomic panels, IHC, FISH). Conclusions: Overall, 18 (25%) patients received a new therapy option by FOne after standard of care diagnostics. Therapeutic alterations were observed particularly in patients with a rare or unknown tumor type.


2003 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Leippold ◽  
André Reitz ◽  
Brigitte Schurch

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
W. Nussbaumer ◽  
W. Mayer ◽  
H. Schennach ◽  
J. Renzmann

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Hedwig J. Eerkens ◽  
Cas Smits ◽  
Mark B. M. Hofman

2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (10) ◽  
pp. 943-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
W J C Leong ◽  
H W Yuen

AbstractBackgroundDislocation of the cochlear implant magnet is an uncommon but recognised complication of magnetic resonance imaging in a patient with a cochlear implant.Case reportThis paper reports a case of cochlear implant magnet dislocation despite head bandaging. The patient subsequently underwent endoscopic repositioning of the magnet under general anaesthesia. The cochlear implant system was tested intra-operatively and confirmed to be functioning. The patient was well at follow up and the small wound healed well with no complications.ConclusionThis report presents the endoscopic technique as a viable minimally invasive surgical approach to address cochlear implant magnet dislocation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 277 (5) ◽  
pp. 1297-1304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Leinung ◽  
Andreas Loth ◽  
Maximilian Gröger ◽  
Iris Burck ◽  
Thomas Vogl ◽  
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