2009 Volume 55 Issue 4 Pages 151-156
We performed cochlear implantation for a deaf patient induced by eosinophilic otitis media. The patient has showed constant and good hearing abilities for 2 years after the surgery without any difficulties. Eosinophilic otitis media is characterized by persistent glue like otorrhea, and is known to be an intractable disease. It is rare but sudden, and severe sensorineural hearing loss may develop in eosinophilic otitis media patients, persist for an extended period, which may worsen the quality of life of the patient. A cochlear implant appeared to be an applicable means to recover a verbal communication in the deaf patient with eosinophilic otitis media.
