Role of Targeted Next Generation Sequencing in the Etiological Work-Up of Congenitally Deaf Children

Conclusions: A definite genetic cause was found in 25 (50%) of congenital, bilaterally deaf children. Our data show that implementation of a gene panel improves the diagnostic yield for etiological work-up of congenital profound HL to 86%. Identification of the etiology of congenital HL may contribute to predicting outcomes of cochlear implantation.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Pediatric Otology Source Type: research