The outcome of cochlear implantation among children with genetic syndromes.

Farid AlzhraniRayan AlhussiniRawan HudeibTuqa AlkaffTahera IslamAbdulrahman Alsanosi

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2017)

Cochlear implant recipients with genetic syndromes achieved similar levels auditory perception and speech intelligibility as their peers with a genetic syndrome. The presence of any of the genetic syndromes described herein should not be a contraindication to cochlear implant provision, as it would have a positive impact on the patients' sensory perception and lifestyle.

Keyphrases

genome wide
end stage renal disease
metabolic syndrome
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
cardiovascular disease
palliative care
prognostic factors
weight loss
gene expression
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes