Vertigo following cochlear implantation: a review

Cochlear implantation may cause a detrimental effect on vestibular function and residual hearing. A significant number of patients with cochlear implant present vertigo. There are several mechanisms for dizziness following implantations. The causes be surgical trauma, disruption normal physiology, or ensuing endolymphatic hydrops. Vibratory trauma affecting the cochlea during cochleostomy plays vital role in causing paroxysmal vertigo implant. In addition, vibrations enough to dislodge otoconia particles. During implantation, it is necessary insert an electrode array into thus chance damage happen. Dizziness develop after implantation. It usually occurs due hypofunction. Vertigo has not frequently been documented literature previously. However, increasing implantations current scenario showing different postoperative complications like symptoms among range from gradual sense mild unsteadiness lightheadedness brief attacks whirling affects quality life although therapy often helpful manage this condition. article aims provide comprehensive review