Transimpedance Matrix Can Be Used to Estimate Electrode Positions Intraoperatively and to Monitor Their Positional Changes Postoperatively in Cochlear Implant Patients

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OBJECTIVE: Accurate positioning of the electrode array during cochlear implant (CI) surgery is crucial for achieving optimal hearing outcomes. Traditionally, postoperative radiological imaging has been used to assess electrode position. Transimpedance matrix (TIM) measurements have also emerged as a promising method for assessing electrode position. This involves utilizing electric field imaging to create an electric distance matrix by analyzing voltage variations among adjacent electrodes. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of using intraoperative TIM measurements to estimate electrode position and monitor postoperative changes.

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study.

SETTING: University Medical center, tertiary academic referral center.

PATIENTS: Patients undergoing CI (CI622) surgery between January 2019 and June 2022.

INTERVENTION: CI electrode positions and maximal angular insertion depths (maxAID) were determined using X-ray imaging according to Stenvers' projection. The mean gradient phase (MGP) was extracted from the TIM, and a correlation between the MGP and maxAID was examined. A model was then built to estimate the maxAID using the MGP, and changes in electrode location over time were assessed using this model.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Twenty-four patients were included in this study. A positive correlation between the maxAID and the MGP ( R = 0.7, p = 0.0001) was found. The established model was able to predict the maxAID with an accuracy of 27.7 ± 4.4°. Comparing intraoperative and postoperative TIM measurements, a decrease of 24.1° ± 10.7° in maxAID over time was observed.

CONCLUSION: TIM measurements are useful for estimating the insertion depth of the electrode and monitoring changes in the electrode's position over time.

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2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:45

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Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology - 45(2024), 4 vom: 01. März, Seite e289-e296

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Lichun [VerfasserIn]
Schmidt, Florian Herrmann [VerfasserIn]
Oberhoffner, Tobias [VerfasserIn]
Ehrt, Karsten [VerfasserIn]
Cantré, Daniel [VerfasserIn]
Großmann, Wilma [VerfasserIn]
Schraven, Sebastian P [VerfasserIn]
Mlynski, Robert [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 14.03.2024

Date Revised 14.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1097/MAO.0000000000004145

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NLM368369331