Effects of Continued Perioperative Anticoagulation on Cochlear Implant Outcomes

Our findings demonstrate that continued anticoagulation during the perioperative period was not associated with intraoperative complications or bleeding-related postoperative complications in adult patients. This reiterates the findings of prior work examining the safety of perioperative anticoagulation during cochlear implantation and is consistent with related studies examining the safety of anticoagulants during other head and neck surgery procedures. As such, individualized decision-making leading to perioperative continuation of anticoagulation may be indicated, particularly in medically complex patients.