International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Hearing loss in the pediatric patient

Authors

Bryan J. Liming, University of Iowa Healthcare
John Carter, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Alan Cheng, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Daniel Choo, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
John Curotta, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Daniela Carvalho, Rady Children's Hospital
John A. Germiller, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Stephen Hone, Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children
Margaret A. Kenna, Children's Hospital Boston
Natalie Loundon, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades
Diego Preciado, Childrens National Health System
Anne Schilder, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
Brian J. Reilly, Childrens National Health System
Stephane Roman, Aix Marseille Université
Julie Strychowsky, London Health Sciences CentreFollow
Jean Michel Triglia, Aix Marseille Université
Nancy Young, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Richard J.H. Smith, University of Iowa Healthcare

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2016

Journal

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

Volume

90

First Page

251

Last Page

258

URL with Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.09.016

Abstract

Objective To provide recommendations for the workup of hearing loss in the pediatric patient. Methods Expert opinion by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group. Results Consensus recommendations include initial screening and diagnosis as well as the workup of sensorineural, conductive and mixed hearing loss in children. The consensus statement discusses the role of genetic testing and imaging and provides algorithms to guide the workup of children with hearing loss. Conclusion The workup of children with hearing loss can be guided by the recommendations provided herein.