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Cochlear implantation in individuals with Usher type 1 syndrome.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Jun 2008
Liu Xue Z, Angeli Simon I, Rajput Kaukab, Yan Denise, Hodges Annelle V, Eshraghi Adrien, Telischi Fred F, Balkany Thomas J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the occurrence of the Usher type 1 (USH1) gene mutations in cochlear implant recipients with deaf-blind Usher syndrome, and to assess the potential effect of these genes and other factors on the therapeutic outcome. STUDY DESIGN: Case series study of nine patients with the phenotypic diagnosis of USH1. METHODS AND SUBJECTS: Mutation analysis of four USH1 genes (MYO7A, USH1C, CDH23, and...
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