International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Hearing loss in the pediatric patient

Bryan J Liming, John Carter, Alan Cheng, Daniel Choo, John Curotta, Daniela Carvalho, John A Germiller, Stephen Hone, Margaret A Kenna, Natalie Loundon, Diego Preciado, Anne Schilder, Brian J Reilly, Stephane Roman, Julie Strychowsky, Jean-Michel Triglia, Nancy Young, Richard J H Smith

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To provide recommendations for the workup of hearing loss in the pediatric patient.

METHODS: Expert opinion by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group.

RESULTS: Consensus recommendations include initial screening and diagnosis as well as the workup of sensorineural, conductive and mixed hearing loss in children. The consensus statement discusses the role of genetic testing and imaging and provides algorithms to guide the workup of children with hearing loss.

CONCLUSION: The workup of children with hearing loss can be guided by the recommendations provided herein.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)251-258
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume90
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2016

Keywords

  • Congenital hearing loss
  • Consensus statement
  • Comprehensive genetic testing
  • Sensorineural hearing loss
  • Conductive hearing loss

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