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Electrosurgery Seen to be Safe with Cochlear Implant

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Studies so far seem to indicate that the technique of electrosurgery does not interfere with the functioning of cochlear implants. 
 
Electrosurgery is often a preferred method of performing ear nose and throat surgery such as tonsillectomy. Many cochlear implant recipients are children who might eventually need such throat operations, so the safety of the procedure is being studied.

Tonsil removal doesn't hurt cochlear

United Press International - 5/19/2006 6:05 PM

GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 19 (UPI) -- Cochlear implant device integrity is not compromised by electrosurgery used in removal of tonsils and adenoids, say U.S. researchers.
 
Dr. Patrick J. Antonelli of the University of Florida and Dr. Roxana Baratelli of Tulane University say cochlear implant recipients have been discouraged from having monopolar electrosurgery for ear, nose and throat procedures due to concerns over possible damage to the implant and the auditory neurons.
 
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