Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) as a Cause of Facial Nerve Stimulation After Cochlear Implantation: A Case Report

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) as a Cause of Facial Nerve Stimulation After Cochlear Implantation: A Case Report Via otol rhinol Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021 Oct 15:34894211051229. doi: 10.1177/00034894211051229. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To discuss persistent facial nerve stimulation (FNS) related to repeated electrostatic discharge (ESD) shock following cochlear implantation. METHODS: Single case report with literature review. RESULTS: FNS is a feared complication after cochlear implantation, occurring in approximately 7% of cases, with most patients having anatomic ab normalities. The presented case has no anatomical abnormalities but reported frequent environmental static shock. FNS during the first 1 to 3 seconds of processor attachment caused a significant decrease in the patient's quality of life, requiring subsequent re-implantation with full resolution. CONCLUSIONS: FNS is a complication of cochlear implantation that can cause a great deal of distress and discomfort. Frequent electrostatic discharge (ESD) contributed to device malfunctioning and FNS in a patient with otherwise normal anatomy and should be avoided if possible. PMID:34651510 | DOI:10.1177/0003489421105122 9 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.