Aetiological investigation of sensorineural hearing loss in children.
A survey of aetiological investigations arranged on children with severe/profound bilateral sensorineural hearing impairment by ENT consultants and community paediatricians working in audiology is described. Greater routine use of ECG, urine analysis, and ophthalmological assessment is needed, with a more selective approach to other investigations as recommended by the British Association of Audiological Physicians (BAAP) and the British Association of Community Doctors in Audiology (BACDA).
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Welsh Hearing Institute, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK. stephensd@cardiff.ac.uk
Roberts
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Stephens
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D002648:Child; D003253:Consultants; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000209:etiology*; D006320:Hearing Tests / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000379:methods