Newborn hearing screening methodology impacts the timing of diagnosis for auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.

Introduction: Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) accounts for 10 % to 15 % of pediatric hearing loss. In most cases, otoacoustic emissions (OAE) are present as the outer hair cell function is normal, and the auditory brainstem response (ABR) is abnormal. Newborn hearing screen (NBHS) is completed using OAE or ABR depending on the institution.

Preoperative cerebral magnetic resonance imaging and white matter changes in pediatric cochlear implant recipients.

Introduction: Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can yield valuable information regarding the status of the inner ear in pediatric cochlear implant (CI) candidates. Incidentally, cerebral white matter changes are at times noted on these MRI scans. They may indicate post-infectious/postinflammatory changes or progressive neurodegenerative processes.

Unilateral choanal atresia in identical twins: case report and literature review.

Choanal atresia is postulated to be secondary to an abnormality of the rupture of the buccopharyngeal membrane during the embryological period. This condition usually occurs sporadically, but has been described in siblings and successive generations. The genetics remain unclear.

Imaging and surgical approach of nasal dermoids.

Objective: Determine the most accurate and cost effective radiographic evaluation for nasal dermoids. Determine the best surgical approach for excision of nasal dermoids.

Design: Retrospective chart review.