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Facial Plast Surg 2018; 34(06): 641-645
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666872
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Rhytidectomy in Patients with Cochlear Implants

Daniel H. Coelho
1   Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
,
Eric N. Appelbaum
1   Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
,
Prem Darji
1   Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
,
Joe Niamtu III
2   Facial Plastic Surgery, Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery, Midlothian, Virginia
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02 November 2018 (online)

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Abstract

As the incidence of rhytidectomy and cochlear implantation increases, so does the likelihood that an individual patient will undergo both procedures over their lifetime. This is particularly relevant as the US population not only ages but ages well. The purpose of this paper is to describe cochlear implants and to characterize pre-, intra-, and postoperative considerations of rhytidectomy in patients with cochlear implants. A thorough understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology is crucial to the avoidance of potentially serious complications in patients with cochlear implants.

Keywords

rhytidectomy - cochlear implant - facelift