What Basic Risks Are Involved In Cochlear Implantation?
A27. Apart from the risk due to anesthesia (as in every operation) the risks are the same as those connected with a middle ear operation as performed daily in an Ear, Nose and Throat clinic. Theoretically, the facial nerve might be damaged; given normal anatomical conditions, however, and with an experienced surgeon, this is highly improbable. Other conceivable risks are an intensification of tinnitus, disturbance of taste, and an enhanced feeling of dizziness.
