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Narrator: Cochlear implant surgery is performed under general anesthesia, which takes about 1 to 2 hours. The surgeon will shave minimally behind the ear so that the incision is free from hair. The internal processor is placed into a soft tissue pocket or small depression in the bone. The surgeon drills away some bone in order to reach the cochlea. The electrode array is the then inserted into the CA in a slow and controlled fashion. Once the components are secured into place the incision is closed with absorbable sutures so nothing needs to be removed in clinic. Typically, some sticky medical grade tape is placed along the incision to help the healing. This will fall off on its own. Lastly, a plastic cup dressing will be placed on top of the ear. This can be removed the next day. You will be going home the same day. Patients can spend an hour or two in the recovery unit. It is normal for them to feel nauseated and drowsy when they immediately wake up. The anesthesia team can give both anti-nausea and anti-pain medication while they're in the recovery unit. The patient will also receive a Pneumococcal vaccine in the recovery unit before they go home.

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May 1, 2024. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.]