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OPA1-related auditory neuropathy: site of lesion and outcome of cochlear implantation.
Brain : a journal of neurology - 1 Mar 2015
Santarelli Rosamaria, Rossi Roberta, Scimemi Pietro, Cama Elona, Valentino Maria Lucia, La Morgia Chiara, Caporali Leonardo, Liguori Rocco, Magnavita Vincenzo, Monteleone Anna, Biscaro Ariella, Arslan Edoardo, Carelli Valerio
Abstract excerpt
Hearing impairment is the second most prevalent clinical feature after optic atrophy in dominant optic atrophy associated with mutations in the OPA1 gene. In this study we characterized the hearing dysfunction in OPA1-linked disorders and provided effective rehabilitative options to improve speech perception. We studied two groups of OPA1 subjects, one comprising 11 patients (seven males; age range 13-79 years)...
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