Genetic testing should be considered when the most common nongenetic causes (congenital cytomegalovirus, negative imaging for structural inner ear, or cochlear nerve abnormality) are ruled out as subtle phenotypic manifestations of syndromic hearing loss.
As a best practice, it is reasonable to consider a sequential interventional approach for SSD patients
This article was originally published in The Laryngoscope. 2013;123:304-305. Background Current trends in auditory rehabilitation for single-sided deafness (SSD) reflect a renewed interest in the functional impact of unilateral hearing […]
One of the most debilitating adverse effects of acquired single-sided deafness (SSD) is the inability to experience the subtle nuances of music due to the loss of binaural hearing. Although this degradation is common in SSD patients, it is not unfixable.
Counseling from otolaryngologists and mental health professionals, coupled with technology, can help patients with unilateral hearing loss take an active role in their recovery
For the long-term use of a bone-anchored hearing device for single-sided deafness or profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), what are the perceived benefits, complications and device malfunction rate? Background: For […]