Otologic and audiologic characteristics of children with skeletal dysplasia in central China. (July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Guanming; Fu, Siqing; Dong, Jiashu; Zhang, Li
• Is Part Of: Acta oto-laryngologica. Volume 133:Number 7(2013)
• Page Start: 728
• Page End: 732
• Publication Date: 2013-07
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Ear -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Throat -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Electronic Resources; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; 617.8
• DOI: 10.3109/00016489.2013.771408
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-6489

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p> <italic>Conclusion:</italic> Otologic and audiologic abnormalities are both highly prevalent in Chinese children with skeletal dysplasias. Audiologic and otologic evaluations with medical intervention are recommended for these children. <italic>Objective:</italic> Children with skeletal dysplasia have a number of otolaryngologic issues including hearing loss. This study aimed to investigate the otologic and audiologic features of Chinese children with skeletal dysplasia in central China. <italic>Methods:</italic> Otologic evaluations and pure tone audiometry were performed in children with skeletal dysplasias. To explore the potential associations with hearing loss, we studied various craniofacial anomalies. <italic>Results:</italic> A total of 125 children (mean age 9.2 years, range 5–18 years) with skeletal dysplasia were enrolled, and otoscopic examination identified eardrum abnormalities in 45.6% of the children. Audiologic analysis revealed 14 cases (11.2%) with conductive hearing loss (CHL) and 22 cases (17.6%) with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).</p> </abstract>