Surgical Case Study: SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant—Prof. Dr. Joachim Müller

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In this video, Prof. Dr. Joachim Müller demonstrates his surgical techniques for the SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant. Prof. Dr. Müller is the Head of Cochlear Implants and Hearing Prosthetics, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at the University Clinic Munich Grosshadern.

For this pediatric patient, Prof. Dr. Müller utilizes the 31.5 mm MED-EL STANDARD electrode array to provide access to apical stimulation. Insertion is performed through the round window using structure preservation techniques. Additional array fixation is provided by linking the array and the bony bridge with a titanium fixation clip. Post-operative x-ray confirms array placement.

• Pediatric patient, 2 years
• SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant
• Standard Array (31.5 mm)
• Round Window Insertion
• Fixation Clip
• Video: 25 minutes

Watch now: Pediatric implantation of SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant with Standard Electrode Array. Prof. Dr. Müller is the Head of Cochlear Implants and Hearing Prosthetics, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at the University Clinic Munich Grosshadern.

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