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KMID : 1037420170120010024
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Journal of Korean Skull Base Society
2017 Volume.12 No. 1 p.24 ~ p.28
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Follow up status of Unilateral hearing impairment in children and teenagers of secondary referral hospital
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Lee Soo-Hyeong
Kim In-Hye
Lee Hae-Suk
Noh He-Il
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Abstract
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Backgrounds and Objectives : The purpose of this study was to describe the follow up status and rehabilitation of Unilateral hearing loss(UHL) in children and adolescents of Korean secondary referral hospital.
Subjects and Method : This was a retrospective study based on clinical data collected from time of diagnosis of UHL. The study included data since November 2009. Serial audiograms were extracted from the clinical charts and follow up status and rehabilitation decisions were analyzed.
Results : Of 101 children and adolescents, they were identified at a mean age of 8.9±4.9 years. Up to 45%(n=46) of subjects went through regular checking up. About a quarter of subjects(n=25) started one side hearing aids and 60%(n=15) used it successfully. A re-checked 85 of 11.8%(n=10) showed deterioration in hearing, including four subjects who developed bilateral loss.
Conclusion : The regular follow up rate and rehabilitation ratio seems lower compared to advanced country. Regular monitoring of hearing and communication between professionals and guardians is crucial in order to minimize the potential negative effects of UHL.
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KEYWORD
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Unilateral hearing loss, children and adolescents
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