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Predominance of genetic diagnosis and imaging results as predictors in determining the speech perception performance outcome after cochlear implantation in children.
Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine - 1 Mar 2008
Wu Chen-Chi, Lee Yi-Chin, Chen Pei-Jer, Hsu Chuan-Jen
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the roles of genetic diagnosis and imaging studies, as well as other prognostic factors, in predicting outcomes in children with cochlear implant. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. PARTICIPANTS: Sixty-seven consecutive children with sensorineural hearing impairment who had at least 3 years of experience with cochlear implant. INTERVENTIONS: Imaging of...
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