Management of congenital conductive hearing loss

Abstract

Congenital conductive hearing loss can occur due to developmental abnormalities of the auricle, external auditory canal, or middle ear. A thorough understanding of the developmental anatomy is essential for effective management. If not addressed, congenital conductive hearing loss can result in speech and language delay. The effective evaluation and management of congenital conductive hearing loss includes air and bone conduction audiometry, temporal bone imaging, and either amplification or surgical correction. This article explores methods for evaluation and surgical management of congenital conductive hearing loss in the context of a normal external auditory canal and intact tympanic membrane.