Cochlear implantation in children with enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA): relationship to Pendred syndrome diagnosis, surgical outcomes, and radiological findings
Abstract:IntroductionThe cochlear implant (CI) procedure in patients with inner ear malformations is challenging. The aim of this study was to evaluate auditory perception and speech development in children with enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA) and to relate the results to the diagnosis of Pendred syndrome (PS), imaging findings, surgical course, and postoperative period.Material and methodsThe study group consisted of 49 children with EVA, aged 11 months to 15 years, with severe to profound hearing loss. The EVA pat… Show more
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