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Aetiology of bilateral sensorineural deafness in children

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

V. K. Das
V. K. Das*
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Senior Registrar in Audiological Medicine and Tutor, Department of Audiology, Speech Pathology and Education of the Deaf, Manchester University, Manchester.
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Dr. V. K. Das, M.D., M.R.C.P., M.Sc., Department of Audiology, Education of the Deaf and Speech Pathology, The University, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL.
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Abstract

The study was carried out in children born during the four year period 1981–1984 in the Greater Manchester County. The children were investigated for possible congenital infections. Perinatal assessment was carried out for adverse aetiological factors. Family histories were obtained and parents and siblings were examined for any hearing impairment. A total of 164 cases were investigated. Various aetiological groups were formed which showed the following distribution: cause unknown 36.5 per cent; genetic group 20.1 per cent; adverse perinatal factors 14.6 per cent; congenital infections 9.8 per cent; meningitis 6.1 per cent; chromosomal abnormalities 3.7 per cent; syndromal group 3.7 per cent; and miscellaneous 5.5 per cent. The findings are discussed in the light of previous studies.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 11 , November 1988 , pp. 975 - 980
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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