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Association of GJB2 gene mutation with cochlear implant performance in genetic non-syndromic hearing loss.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Dec 2011
Karamert Recep, Bayazit Yildirim A, Altinyay Senay, Yılmaz Akın, Menevse Adnan, Gokdogan Ozan, Gokdogan Cagil, Ant Ayca
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association of GJB2 gene mutations with cochlear implant performance in children. METHODS: Sixty-five consecutive children who underwent cochlear implantation due to congenital profound senseurineural hearing between 2006 and 2008 were included in the study. In children, GJB2 gene mutation analysis was performed. Their auditory performance was assessed using MAIS, MUSS and LittlEARS...
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