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[Complex disorders in children with sensorineural hearing loss - influence on the diagnosis of hearing pathology and

G Sh Tufatulin1,2, I V Koroleva1,3, S A Artyushkin2

  • 1City Center of Pediatric Audiology, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|September 5, 2020
PubMed

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Children with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) often have additional disabilities (AD), delaying diagnosis and hearing aid amplification. Early screening is crucial for these complex cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Audiology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in children can be associated with additional disabilities (AD).
  • The impact of these AD on the diagnosis and management of SNHL requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of AD in children with SNHL.
  • To determine the influence of AD on the age of SNHL diagnosis and hearing aid amplification.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of medical records of children diagnosed with SNHL.
  • Categorization and quantification of additional disabilities present in the study cohort.
  • Comparison of diagnosis and amplification timelines between children with and without AD.

Main Results:

  • 41% of children with SNHL presented with one or more AD, with 59% having 2-3 AD.
  • Central neural and motor system pathologies were the most frequent AD combinations.
  • Children with AD were diagnosed with hearing loss later and received amplification later compared to those with SNHL only.
  • Genetic factors were less frequently identified in children with SNHL and AD.

Conclusions:

  • Additional disabilities significantly impact the early diagnosis and timely amplification of sensorineural hearing loss in children.
  • Children with AD may miss universal newborn hearing screening due to NICU stays, and SNHL may arise later.
  • Audiologists' cautious approach and process difficulties may contribute to delayed amplification in children with AD.

Keywords:
amplificationdiagnosis of additional disabilitiessensorineural hearing loss in children

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