Multi‐mode grounding and monophasic passive discharge stimulation avoid aberrant facial nerve stimulation following cochlear implantation

Abstract

Abstract We report on a case with severe facial nerve stimulation via a cochlea‐facial nerve dehiscence that was most likely the result of prolonged occlusive hydrocephalus. The successful treatment of this adverse effect demonstrates for the first time its complete resolution using a multi‐mode grounding and monophasic passive discharge stimulation.

Keywords

• cochlea‐facial nerve dehiscence
• cochlear implantation
• device failure
• facial nerve stimulation
• monophasic passive discharge
• multi‐mode grounding