[Hearing disorders in the children presenting with chronic pyelonephritis]

R A Zabirov1, A A Vialkova2, A R Zabirova1

  • 1Kafedra otorinolaringologii Orenburgskoĭ gosudarstvennoĭ meditsinskoĭ akademii Minzdrava Rossii, Orenburg, Rossiia, 460000.

Insights

Children with chronic pyelonephritis often develop sensorineural hearing loss. Early diagnosis involves identifying high-frequency hearing threshold changes, linked to disease severity and duration.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Otolaryngology
  • Nephrology

Context:

  • Chronic pyelonephritis is a significant pediatric health concern.
  • Hearing impairment can impact a child's development and quality of life.
  • Early detection of comorbidities in chronic conditions is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To establish criteria for the early diagnosis of hearing disorders in children with chronic pyelonephritis.
  • To identify specific audiological markers associated with this patient group.
  • To integrate diagnostic criteria into routine examinations for pyelonephritis patients.

Summary:

  • The study analyzed 100 children with chronic pyelonephritis, finding 37% had sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Early signs included elevated acoustic sensitivity thresholds at high frequencies (6,000-8,000 Hz).
  • Hearing loss severity correlated with the duration and severity of chronic pyelonephritis.

Impact:

  • Developed and recommended criteria for early hearing disorder diagnostics in children with chronic pyelonephritis.
  • Highlights the importance of audiological screening in pediatric pyelonephritis management.
  • Aims to improve long-term outcomes by enabling timely intervention for hearing loss.

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