TABLE 3.
Breakdown of malformed ears by the type of IEM and the number of postoperative meningitis cases by type of IEM
| Type of IEM | Numbers Implanted | Number of Cases of Postoperative Meningitis |
|---|---|---|
| Cochlear aplasia | 1 | 0 |
| Cochlear hypoplasia | 11 | 0 |
| Common cavity | 118 | 2 |
| Incomplete partition only | 158 | 5 |
| (a) Type I | 51 | 2 |
| (b) Type II | 47 | 1 |
| (c) Type III | 29 | 0 |
| (d) Unspecified | 31 | 2 |
| Incomplete partition + EVA | 56 | 0 |
| EVA only | 332 | 0 |
| Mondini deformity | 297 | 2 |
| Other abnormalities | 131 | 1 |
| Unspecified | 196 | 0 |
| Total | 1,300 | 10 |
EVA indicates enlarged vestibular aqueduct; IEM, inner ear malformation.