Cochlear implantation is a highly effective treatment for severe to profound hearing loss, but electrode migration can occur in some patients and compromise outcomes. This review article summarizes the current knowledge about electrode migration after cochlear implantation, including its prevalence, risk factors, clinical presentation, and management. The literature suggests that electrode migration can result from various factors, such as surgical trauma, pathologies of the cochlea, and device-related issues. Electrode migration is a potential complication post cochlear implantation that can affect hearing performance and could be presented with pain, facial palsy or device failure that requires a revision surgery and experienced surgeon. Although electrode migration remains a challenge in cochlear implantation, advances in technology and imaging have improved the detection and management of this complication.
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