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Favorable cochlear implant performance in an adult patient with prior neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Adults with hearing loss (HL) from neonatal hyperbilirubinemia may have abnormal peripheral and central auditory dysfunction. Herein, we describe initial observations following cochlear implantation with hearing preservation in a young adult with HL attributed to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. At presentation, the patient had absent otoacoustic emissions, absent brainstem auditory evoked responses, and poor scores on AzBio comprehension testing. The patient underwent successful bilateral sequential cochlear implantation with hearing preservation and both subjective and objective improvements. We hope these observations assist in the presurgical counseling of patients with HL of similar etiology.

Source: Hearing Balance and Communication

DOI: 10.4103/hbc.hbc_12_24

Authors: Jeffrey P. Aldinger, Yunjoo A. Hwang, Peter G. Volsky

Institution: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Language: English

Topic: Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405946251

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