Task force guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology : hearing loss in children : Part I : Evaluation

Objectives: To provide an overview of the main evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of hearing loss in children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years. Methods: Task force members were educated on knowledge synthesis methods, including electronic database search, review and selection of rele...

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Autores: Silva, Vagner Antonio Rodrigues da, Pauna, Henrique Furlan, Lavinsky, Joel, Hyppolito, Miguel Ângelo, Vianna, Melissa Ferreira, Gouveia, Mariana de Carvalho Leal, Massuda, Eduardo Tanaka, Hamerschmidt, Rogério, Bahmad Júnior, Fayez, Cal, Renato Valério Rodrigues, Sampaio, André Luiz Lopes, Felix, Felippe, Chone, Carlos Takahiro, Castilho, Arthur Menino
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UFRGS
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:www.lume.ufrgs.br:10183/259146
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10183/259146
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Otolaringologia
Perda auditiva
Perda auditiva neurossensorial
Hearing loss
Children
Guidelines
Screening
Diagnosis
Intervention
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Sumario:Objectives: To provide an overview of the main evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of hearing loss in children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years. Methods: Task force members were educated on knowledge synthesis methods, including electronic database search, review and selection of relevant citations, and critical appraisal of selected studies. Articles written in English or Portuguese on childhood hearing loss were eligible for inclusion. The American College of Physicians’ guideline grading system and the American Thyroid Association’s guideline criteria were used for critical appraisal of evidence and recommendations for therapeutic interventions. Results: The evaluation and diagnosis of hearing loss: universal newborn hearing screening, laboratory testing, congenital infections (especially cytomegalovirus), genetic testing and main syndromes, radiologic imaging studies, vestibular assessment of children with hearing loss, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and noise-induced hearing loss. Conclusions: Every child with suspected hearing loss has the right to diagnosis and appropriate treatment if necessary. This task force considers 5 essential rights: (1) Otolaryngologist consultation; (2) Speech assessment and therapy; (3) Diagnostic tests; (4) Treatment; (5) Ophthalmologist consultation.