Cochlear implant magnet dislocation after MRI: surgical management and outcome

An increasing number of cochlear implant (CI) users is examined by magnetic resonance imaging which may cause the displacement of the implant magnet. This complication prevents the usage of the external processor and has to be treated surgically in most cases. The purpose of this study is to analyze the results of the surgical intervention and the consequences for the CI recipients. The retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary referral...