Complications during MRI examinations with MRI-conditional cochlear implants

Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a commonly used imaging technique, can also be used for diagnostic purposes in hearing implant patients. Due to the risk of complications of this examination in cochlear implant patients (magnetic dislocation) the manufacturers have reacted and there are now several implants that are conditionally suitable for MRI without further precautions. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of complications during MRI examinations with conditionally MRI compatible implants by means of a patient survey.