The first successful cochlear implant in Latin America after severe aminoglycoside-induced ototoxicity in a Peruvian patient cured of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis

Introduction: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is a significant public health problem for which drugs are used with many adverse effects. Among the devastating consequences of these diseases, there wide variation in incidence ototoxicity and hearing loss patients multidrug-resistant extremely resistant tuberculosis. Cochlear implants may be indicated unilateral/severe bilateral no benefit from conventional aids, but their use rare. Case report: We present first case right unilateral cochlear implant performed on 34-year-old Peruvian patient who presented profound sensorineural origin. Conclusion: surgery an essential milestone treatment auditory sequelae treatment. Close monitoring possible complications should strengthened countries high