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Children : The Operation

The cochlear implant operation is performed under a general anaesthetic, which means the patient will be asleep.

This is what happens during the operation itself:
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  • a small area of hair behind the ear may be shaved - this will grow back later
  • a cut is made behind the ear
  • a small bed is drilled in the bone to fit the implant
  • the electrode array is placed in the cochlea and is tested to make sure it is working
  • the opening in the skin is then sewn up using dissolvable stitches.

Antibiotics are given during and after surgery to reduce the chance of infection. Before going home, an X-ray is used to check the position of the implant.

The stay in hospital is usually a couple of days. It is advised that the child does not attend nursery or school for about two weeks following the operation.

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