COCHLEAR IMPLANT EXTRUSION IN A CHILD WITH KERATITIS, ICHTHYOSIS AND DEAFNESS SYNDROME

We present a child with keratitis, ichthyosis and deafness (KID) syndr ome implanted with a Nucleus device. We discuss the wound complication s of this child and the steps taken to deal with the problems encounte red when the wound failed to heal, followed by the partial extrusion o f her implant. Early surgical management involved resuturing the wound but when this failed a rotational flap was required to cover the impl ant package and allow eventual healing. Despite the wound problems and revision surgery she has a good audiological result.