International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology最新文献

{"title":"Acute mastoiditis: 30 years review in a tertiary hospital","authors":"Aida Veiga-Alonso ,&nbsp;Natalia Roldán-Pascual ,&nbsp;Rosa María Pérez-Mora ,&nbsp;Beatriz Jiménez-Montero ,&nbsp;María Jesús Cabero-Pérez ,&nbsp;Carmelo Morales-Angulo","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112204","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112204","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Acute mastoiditis, the most common complication of acute otitis media, is approached in our study, focused on children from the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain. The aim is to analyze its clinical-epidemiological characteristics and propose diagnostic and treatment recommendations.</div></div><div><h3>Study design/setting</h3><div>We conducted a 30-year retrospective study on patients under 18 years of age diagnosed with acute mastoiditis in Cantabria.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We analysed epidemiological data, clinical presentation, causes, treatment, and follow-up.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We included 111 patients, 60.4 % of which were under 2 years old. The average incidence was 3.9/100,000 children per year. Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most common microorganism. Third-generation cephalosporins and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid were the most frequently used antibiotics. 19 % of patients underwent temporal bone CT scans. Twenty-nine children required surgical intervention, primarily myringotomy and mastoidectomy. Only 5.4 % developed retroauricular abscesses. During follow-up, 32 % experienced new acute otitis media cases.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The incidence of acute mastoiditis in Cantabria is similar to that of other developed countries. Imaging studies are reserved for cases with poor progression. Conservative management with antibiotics is suitable for many patients, with surgery reserved for poor responders. Complications are rare in our setting.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112204"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142872028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pediatric cochlear implantation in otitis media with effusion: Are ventilation tubes truly necessary?","authors":"Erim Pamuk,&nbsp;Ergin Eroğlu,&nbsp;Levent Sennaroğlu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112203","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112203","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>We aimed to evaluate the clinical findings of our cochlear implant (CI) patients with otitis media with effusion (OME) and CI patients treated with ventilation tube (VT) for OME.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The medical records of patients who underwent CI surgery at Hacettepe University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, between November 1997 and March 2023 were reviewed. Patients who had OME or VT in the implanted ear at the time of surgery were included in the study. Perioperative findings, complication status, revision status, and reasons for revision were recorded.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 2945 ears were operated for cochlear implantation during this period. Of these cases, 169 (5.7 %) had OME and 55 (1.86 %) had VT at time of surgery (180 patients). There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding demographic parameters and follow-up time. None of the investigated parameters showed any significant differences between the two groups, except for revision status. The revision rate was significantly higher in the OME group than that in the VT group (10.65 % vs. null, p = 0.008). The total non-OME and non-VT patient cohort had a significantly lower revision rates than the OME group (5.29 % vs. 10.65 %, p = 0.003).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>There is no significant difference in surgical difficulty and perioperative complications after CI between patients with VT and those with OME. The relationship between a higher rate of revision and OME in CI patients, and the optimal timing and necessity of VT insertion prior to CI surgery, should be further investigated.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112203"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142872030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term outcomes of pediatric temporal bone fractures with hearing loss: Results of a multinational database analysis","authors":"Jason L. Steele ,&nbsp;Heather J. Smith ,&nbsp;Samira Takkoush ,&nbsp;Jumah G. Ahmad ,&nbsp;Zachary D. Urdang ,&nbsp;Neil S. Patel ,&nbsp;Richard K. Gurgel ,&nbsp;Mana Espahbodi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112186","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112186","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Pediatric temporal bone fractures (TBFs) can result in adverse outcomes including meningitis, significant sensorineural hearing loss requiring cochlear implantation (CI), facial nerve weakness, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, and labyrinthitis. The objective of this study is to determine the risks of these outcomes for TBFs with hearing loss.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Using the multinational TriNetX database, a retrospective cohort study was performed of patients less than 18 years old with diagnostic codes for <em>other fracture of base of skull</em> and <em>hearing loss</em> to serve as an approximation of TBF. This classification excluded all TBFs without hearing loss. An age- and sex-matched control cohort was selected without the above-mentioned diagnostic codes. More than 95 % of patient data used is from 2006-present, with an average of 12–14 years of data per health care organization. Measured outcomes included meningitis, CI, facial nerve disorders (including facial nerve weakness, lagophthalmos, and eyelid weight placement for lagophthalmos), CSF leak and labyrinthitis after TBF. Risk ratios were calculated after 1:1 propensity-score matching (PSM) for age and sex.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>TriNetX identified 2739 pediatric patients (mean age of 7.61 ± 4.39 years) with TBF and an age- and sex-matched cohort of 2739 pediatric patients without TBF (mean age of 7.58 ± 4.37 years). Those with TBF had a greater risk of developing meningitis (RR: 2.90, 95 % CI: 1.42–5.94) and facial nerve disorders (RR: 13.44, 95 % CI: 8.83–20.45) at any time than those without TBF. Matched results were not available for labyrinthitis, CI or CSF leak, as there were multiple instances in the Pediatric TBF cohort versus zero instances in the Control cohort. Results prior to PSM demonstrated an increased risk for labyrinthitis (RR: 43.12, 95 % CI: 23.17–80.27), CI (RR: 21.61, 95 % CI: 13.03–35.84) and CSF leak (89.08, 95 % CI: 67.71–117.20) in the pediatric TBF cohort compared with the cohort without TBF.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Pediatric patients who sustain TBF with hearing loss are at increased risk of subsequent meningitis and facial nerve disorders and may also be at increased risk of labyrinthitis, CSF leak, and undergoing CI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112186"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142894345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Frequency of long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug hypersensitivity after nasal polypectomy in childhood","authors":"Demet Tekcan ,&nbsp;Ilknur Kulhas Celik ,&nbsp;Merih Önal ,&nbsp;Hasibe Artac","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112201","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112201","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112201"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142836590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predicting most comfortable listening levels of ESRT from ECAP thresholds in paediatric cochlear implant users","authors":"Periannan Jawahar Antony ,&nbsp;Palani Saravanan ,&nbsp;Manjula Puttapasappa ,&nbsp;Geetha Chinnaraj ,&nbsp;Megha","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112194","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112194","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Studies have reported a varied correlation strength between the electrically evoked compound action potential (ECAP) and electrically evoked stapedial reflex thresholds (ESRT) in cochlear implant recipients. However, there is a lack of information on the relationship between the two measures in paediatric cochlear implant users. This study was aimed to compare the ESRT and ECAP measures and determine where ECAP thresholds fall within the dynamic range of ESRT-based Maps in paediatric cochlear implant users. The study involved 40 children aged between 3 and 6 years and were implanted with MedEL cochlear implant device unilaterally. ESRT and ECAP thresholds were measured for all twelve electrodes during the same mapping session, three months after cochlear implant activation. The results revealed significant differences between ECAP and ESRT thresholds across all electrodes. A significant moderate correlation between ESRT and ECAP thresholds was observed on all electrodes. The ECAP thresholds could predict the ESRT based Most comfortable levels (MCLs) significantly. Notably, ECAP thresholds fell by 17–34 % from the upper stimulation levels of ESRT-based maps across the electrodes. This study's findings have significant implications for programming cochlear implants in paediatric patients. For children who are unable to cooperate during ESRT measurements, or in cases where ESRT cannot be elicited, ECAP measurements offer a viable alternative. ECAP-based estimates can be used to set MCL levels that closely approximate those derived from ESRT, ensuring appropriate stimulation levels for these young children using cochlear implants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112194"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142863250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrophysiological findings of brainstem auditory evoked potentials in infants with down syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Fabiane Zimmermann ,&nbsp;Georgea Espindola Ribeiro ,&nbsp;Josiane Hoffmann ,&nbsp;Daniela Polo Camargo da Silva","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112188","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112188","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>to summarize the evidence on the electrophysiological findings in the auditory brainstem response (ABR) in infants with DS.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>This is a systematic review study, whose protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO CRD42023424139) and conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Observational studies were included: cross-sectional and cohort studies that performed ABR evaluation in infants with DS up to two years of age, which had their results compared with normal infants, of the same age group. The search for studies was performed in the following databases: PubMed, LILACS, Scopus, CINHAL, Web of Science, Scielo, Embase and LIVIVO, and in the gray literature: Google Scholar and Proquest. There were no restrictions on language or publication date. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) checklist. Phases 1 (reading of titles and abstracts) and 2 (reading in full), data extraction, assessment of methodological quality and certainty of evidence were performed independently by the reviewers. Existing disagreements were resolved in a consensus meeting.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 494 articles were obtained, which after removal of duplicates and independent analysis by the reviewers, ten studies were selected for qualitative synthesis and four studies were selected for meta-analysis. There was heterogeneity between the effects observed in the ABR parameters (I2 = 78 %) with an overall pooled effect size of −0.05 (95 % confidence interval of −0.13-0.03; p = 0.22) indicating no significant difference in ABR responses between groups. The certainty of the evidence assessed by GRADE was considered very low due to inconsistency and imprecision.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The results of the meta-analysis indicate that there are no significant diferences in ABR parameters, including waves I, III, and V and the I – V interpeak interval, between infants with and without DS up to two years of age. However, the limitations found, such as methodological heterogeneity, small sample sizes and variability in the age range of the participants, generated uncertainty in the results. Therefore, the certainty of the evidence was classified as very low, according to the GRADE methodology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112188"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142813052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bacteriological profile, antibiotic susceptibility, and biofilm formation in children with chronic suppurative otitis media","authors":"Aza Bahadeen Taha","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112208","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112208","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Chronic suppurative otitis media is predominantly caused by aerobic bacterial infections, complicated by antibiotic-resistant strains and biofilm formation. This study aims to identify the aerobic bacterial pathogens in chronic suppurative otitis media among children and assess their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. The potential link between biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance is also evaluated.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional study was conducted on 457 children with chronic suppurative otitis media. Middle ear discharge samples were collected and aerobic bacteria were isolated and identified using standard microbiological methods. Antibiotic susceptibility was determined by the agar dilution method, and biofilm formation was assessed using the microtiter plate assay.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 457 cases, 89.72 % were monomicrobial infections. The most prevalent Gram-negative bacterium was <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> (35.71 %), while <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> (26.27 %) was the leading Gram-positive pathogen. <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> demonstrated high resistance, with 96.77 % resistant to cefuroxime and 92.26 % to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. Similarly, <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> showed significant resistance to ampicillin (83.33 %) and amoxicillin (78.07 %). A strong correlation (p &lt; 0.001) was observed between biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance, with Gram-negative bacteria resisting an average of 4.24 ± 1.769 antibiotics and Gram-positive bacteria resisting 5.13 ± 1.535 antibiotics.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>A high prevalence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens has been observed in children with chronic suppurative otitis media, with a significant association between biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112208"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142894340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of COVID-19 on newborn hearing screening (NBHS) and early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) services: A statewide analysis of differences and policy implications","authors":"Peter Kfoury ,&nbsp;Jordan C. Stout ,&nbsp;Stephanie Browning McVicar ,&nbsp;Max Sidesinger ,&nbsp;Eun Kyung Jeon ,&nbsp;Kathryn Tonkovich ,&nbsp;Chelsea M. Allen ,&nbsp;Matthew A. Firpo ,&nbsp;Albert H. Park","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112187","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112187","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This study investigates the pandemic's impact on newborn hearing screening (NBHS) and access to hearing services for children in Utah. Specifically, it explores the differences in NBHS rates, diagnostic hearing testing, early intervention enrollment, and congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening before and during the pandemic.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Utilizing a comprehensive statewide Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) database, we analyzed data from January 2017 to December 2021, excluding a 6-month period preceding March 16, 2020, to eliminate potential confounders related to pandemic onset. We assessed NBHS completion rates, time to diagnose hearing loss, early intervention referrals, and cCMV screening. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors influencing timely completion of the EHDI milestones.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Our study included 192,161 newborns in Utah. Although over 99 % of newborns underwent NBHS, differences were noted among those born in small towns, rural locations, home births, and self-pay situations. Births in metropolitan areas witnessed an increased proportion of NBHS and timely diagnostic ABR during the pandemic. While home births increased from 3 % of births in 2017 to 5 % in 2021, the proportion of home births who received NBHS also increased from 89.4 % pre-COVID to 96.2 % during the pandemic (p &lt; 0.0001). The rate of timely ABR testing and EI services increased during the pandemic.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The COVID-19 pandemic did not considerably alter NBHS rates, and overall, the rates of timely ABR diagnosis and timely EI services in the state of Utah increased during the pandemic.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142806958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acute suppurative thyroiditis in a child secondary to pyriform sinus fistula: From single case to systematic review","authors":"Alessandra Di Nora ,&nbsp;Antonino Maniaci ,&nbsp;Francesco Pizzo ,&nbsp;Nicolien Van Der Poel ,&nbsp;Pierluigi Smilari ,&nbsp;Salvatore Cocuzza ,&nbsp;Gloria Spadaro ,&nbsp;Mario Lentini ,&nbsp;Christian Calvo-Henriquez ,&nbsp;Jerome R. Lechien ,&nbsp;Paolo Campisi ,&nbsp;Federica Maria Parisi ,&nbsp;Giuseppe Sangiorgio ,&nbsp;Piero Pavone","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112212","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112212","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST), a rare yet potentially life-threatening infection, comprises less than 1 % of neck pathologies and requires prompt treatment. Symptoms range from neck pain and fever to dysphagia and possible abscess formation. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are the primary treatment; however, surgical drainage may be necessary for abscesses to prevent systemic infection. Following acute management, identifying underlying anomalies such as branchial arch defects that predispose to recurrence is crucial. Diagnostic tools like barium swallow or transnasal fiberoptic laryngoscopy aid in this identification process. Recurrent AST or left-sided neck abscesses often prompt investigation for fourth branchial arch anomalies like pyriform sinus fistula, which may require surgical correction to prevent future infections. This paper presents the case of a 5-year-old with left torticollis, odynophagia, and fever, previously treated for a deep neck abscess with antibiotics. Ultrasound and CT scans revealed a left thyroid lobe abscess, confirmed by barium swallow to be associated with a pyriform sinus fistula. Supported by a literature review, this case highlights the importance of a systematic approach to AST management to guide clinicians in effectively treating this uncommon condition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112212"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142903002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Audiological performance and subjective satisfaction of the ADHEAR system in experienced pediatric users with unilateral microtia and aural atresia","authors":"Ping Hsueh Sun ,&nbsp;Shui-Ching Hsu ,&nbsp;Huan-Rong Chen ,&nbsp;Hsiao-Hsiuan Chou ,&nbsp;Hsiao-Yun Lin ,&nbsp;Kai-Chieh Chan","doi":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112210","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.112210","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Despite the reported auditory deficits and developmental challenges in children with unilateral microtia and aural atresia (UMAA), there remains a lack of consensus on early intervention with bone conduction hearing aids (BCHAs) to restore binaural hearing due to the uncertain clinical benefits and intolerability of the conventional devices. Previous studies investigating the auditory benefits under binaural hearing condition were limited and demonstrated controversial opinions in heterogenous patient groups with various devices. Our study aimed to evaluate the audiological performance, including monoaural and binaural hearing, and subjective satisfaction of the ADHEAR system, a novel adhesive BCHA, in experienced pediatric users with UMAA.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Twelve children, with a mean age of 9.08 years and previous experience using the ADHEAR system averaging 2.76 years, were included in our final analysis. Auditory performance of monoaural hearing with the affected ears was assessed by sound-field audiometry, speech recognition threshold (SRT), word recognition score (WRS) in quiet and noise. Auditory performance of binaural hearing was assessed by SRT in quiet and noise, along with a virtual sound localization test. Subjective satisfaction was measured with questionnaires.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Monoaural hearing of the affected ears improved in sound-field audiometry (by 18.44 dB HL), SRT (by 17.08 dB HL) and WRS (by 27.00 % in quiet and 30.50 % in noise). Binaural hearing improved in SRT in quiet (by 1.17 dB HL), remained no significant difference in noise and enhanced in sound localization test (reduction of RMS error by 5.96°). The questionnaires indicate satisfying experiences despite skin reactions encountered.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>In children with UMAA under long-term and routine use of the ADHEAR system reveals not only enhancement of audiological performance in the affected ears but also demonstrates potential benefits in speech recognition and sound localization under binaural hearing condition. Users generally expressed satisfaction with the device, while skin reaction is more noticeable in humid subtropical climate.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14388,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 112210"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142903006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}