Infectious Complications Following Cochlear Implant: Risk Factors, Natural History, and Management Patterns.
Peter K MoonZhen Jason QianIram N AhmadKonstantina M StankovicKay W ChangAlan G ChengPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2022)
Postoperative oral antibiotics were not associated with lower risk of infection or interventions. Otitis media episodes and lower income were associated with increased risk of infection among adults as well as intervention overall. Infection typically presented within the first 6 months after surgery, with children presenting earlier than adults. Overall, our findings serve as a resource for providers to consider in their care of patients with CIs.