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ReviewSeminars in perinatology2026

Cochlear implantation for sensorineural hearing loss caused by neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

Melodyanne Y Cheng, John S Oghalai

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Review in Seminars in perinatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Melodyanne Y ChengCaruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
John S OghalaiCaruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Alfred Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Electronic address: oghalai@usc.edu.

Funding

Otolaryngology Clinician-Scientist Training ProgramR25DC019700 · NIDCD · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · PI John S Oghalai · 2022 to 2026
$1.5M
OCT imaging of the human inner earR01DC022232 · NIDCD · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · PI John S Oghalai · 2025 to 2026
$1.4M
NIDCD NIH HHS R01 DC022232NIDCD NIH HHS R25 DC019700
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHyperbilirubinemia is a leading cause of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) in neonates. This review synthesizes current evidence to describe key aspects of cochlear implantation (CI) in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.

objectiveTo educate a wide audience on the pathophysiology, audiometric challenges, hearing aid trial considerations, optimal timing, and expected outcomes of CI in neonates with bilirubin-induced hearing loss.

methodsA comprehensive review was conducted on PubMed and Cochrane databases to explore current clinical practice guidance for evaluating neonates with hyperbilirubinemia for CI.

resultsBilirubin has neurotoxic effects on the auditory pathway in neonates, making it challenging to have strict audiometric criteria for CI. Hearing trials serve the dual purpose of diagnosis and therapy for infants with hearing loss and can identify strong candidates for CI or, conversely, exclude children who may not benefit from CI. Optimal timing of CI balances diagnostic certainty with earlier intervention. Provider counseling is crucial in preparing families for expected outcomes after CI, which are generally favorable, but can vary among infants depending on factors such as interdisciplinary care coordination.

conclusionAudiologic monitoring, careful CI decision-making, and realistic outcome counseling optimize candidate selection and care for neonates with bilirubin-induced hearing loss.

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Cochlear implantationFamiliesHyperbilirubinemiaNeonatesReview

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PMID42680665
PMCPMC13564048

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