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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2026

Effects of auditory pathway maturation on hearing loss diagnosis.

Sabrina Savioli, P Mancini, D De Seta, R Turchetta, A Frisina, F Y Russo

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Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sabrina SavioliSurgery Department, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy. sabrina.savioli@uniroma1.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-7509-1502
P ManciniClinical and Experimental Neuroscience and Psychiatry Ph.D. program, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy.
D De SetaDepartment of Sense Organs, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy.
R TurchettaDepartment of Sense Organs, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy.
A FrisinaSurgery Department, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.
F Y RussoDepartment of Sense Organs, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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purposeThe maturation of auditory pathways in newborns, particularly in pre-terms, is a crucial process influencing the accuracy and timeliness of early audiological diagnosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of postnatal auditory pathway maturation on hearing loss diagnosis by comparing early and later ABR assessments in pre-term and full-term newborns.

methodsSeventy-eight newborns (156 ears) were enrolled and divided by gestational age. All underwent initial screening, clinical Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), tympanometry, and evaluation of diagnostic timing. Statistical analyses were performed with Jamovi (v.2.3.28).

resultsIn full-term newborns, the initial screening significantly predicted ABR outcomes, whereas no such correlation emerged in pre-terms. However, pre-terms showed a significant improvement in ABR thresholds over time, consistent with postnatal maturational effects on auditory pathway function. Additionally, pathological tympanograms (type B) were associated with a delayed diagnosis.

conclusionsThese findings stress the need for tailored protocols and extended follow-up in pre-term newborns, as well as early detection of middle ear conditions to minimize both under- and over-diagnosis.

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Auditory PathwaysEvoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain StemHearing LossAcoustic Impedance TestsAuditory AcuityFemaleGestational AgeHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureMaleNeonatal ScreeningAuditory brainstem responseAuditory maturationNeonatal hearing screeningOtitis media with effusionPre-term infantsTympanometry

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