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Results of cochlear implantation in two children with mutations in the OTOF gene.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Apr 2006
Rouillon I, Marcolla A, Roux I, Marlin S, Feldmann D, Couderc R, Jonard L, Petit C, Denoyelle F, Garabédian E N, Loundon N
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study is to present the results of cochlear implantation in case of deafness involving mutations in the OTOF gene. This form of deafness is characterized by the presence of transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAE). In cases of profound deafness with preserved TEOAE, two main etiologies should be considered: either an auditory neuropathy (a retrocochlear lesion) or an...
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