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There are various surgical techniques for cochlear implantation, classical one being mastoidectomy and posterior tympanotomy which has some disadvantages and complications like extensive bone work, violation of mastoid air cell system and fear of injury to vital structures like facial nerve. To minimize these problems, various modifications in cochlear implantation surgery has been done which includes introduction of Veria technique which also has certain disadvantages like extensive dissection and prolonged surgical time. In this article we are introducing an innovative technique of cochlear implantation where we have modified the pre-existing Veria technique that has been described in detail in the coming sections. Total 9 cases have been done so far with this modified Veria technique. This technique includes postaural approach with minimal soft tissue and bone work, making the cochlear implantation simple, easily doable, with less operating time, with minimal morbidity, faster healing due to smaller incision and avoiding facial nerve injury.
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Singhal, P., Nagaraj, S., Verma, N. et al. Modified Veria Technique for Cochlear Implantation by Postaural Approach. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 72, 370–374 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-01895-w
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