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SynthesisFrontiers in neurology2024

Congenital deafness and vestibular disorders: a systematic literature review.

Elisabetta Genovese, Erika Segato, Carlotta Liberale, Erica Zampieri, Daniele Monzani, Enrico Apa, Silvia Palma, Riccardo Nocini

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Synthesis in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Investigation of Vestibular Dysfunction Requires Renewed Research Enthusiasm.Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology : JARO · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Elisabetta GenoveseUnit of Audiology, Department of Diagnostic, Clinical, and Public Health, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Erika SegatoUnit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Head and Neck, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Carlotta LiberaleUnit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Head and Neck, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Erica ZampieriUnit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Head and Neck, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Daniele MonzaniUnit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Head and Neck, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Enrico ApaUnit of Audiology, Department of Specialist Surgical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Silvia PalmaUnit of Audiology, Primary Care Unit, Modena, Italy.
Riccardo NociniUnit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Head and Neck, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Congenital deafness is a pathological entity that represents an economical and social burden, affecting up to 0.2% of newborns in Europe. Sensorineural hearing loss (SHL) is caused by a variety of factors, including congenital abnormalities, perinatal infectious diseases and genetic syndromes. The inner ear's vestibular system, nestled alongside the auditory organs, is crucial for balance maintenance. Its close connection with the auditory system means that disturbances in one often coincide with disturbances in the other, highlighting their intertwined functions. With this review we aim to describe objective vestibular tests found in literature and to study their use for diagnosis of vestibular disturbances in patients affected by congenital deafness. Methods: The review is conducted with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines. The search string used was: Results: Out of the initial-papers identified through the search string-articles met the eligibility criteria for further analysis through abstract and full-text reading. After further selection-articles were chosen for detailed examination, focusing on the data of patients. Conclusion: Congenital hearing loss profoundly affects a child's development, especially in language and communication skills, and it is frequently associated with a pathological vestibular system. Early identification allows timely intervention with personalized therapies. In current literature, there is still no gold standard test to identify balance disorders in patients with congenital hearing loss. There is considerable variability on the subject due to the inclusion of diverse patients with various diagnoses, alongside a wide range of available technologies. Managing such conditions necessitates collaboration among healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care through prompt diagnosis and personalized treatment plans. Ongoing research aims to further improve screening methods and develop precision medicine approaches tailored to individual needs.

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congenital deafnessdeafnesshypoacusiavertigovestibular tests

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PMID39359874
PMCPMC11445760

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