Imaging in pediatric bilateral sensorineural hearing loss: Diagnostic yield with computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging.

Objectives: To evaluate the findings and compare the diagnostic yield of computed tomography (CT) versus magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in children with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (BSNHL).

Study Design: Multi-institutional retrospective review.

Setting: Three tertiary referral centers.

Effects of socioeconomic status on children with hearing loss.

Objective: Health care disparities are noted between different socioeconomic groups; it is crucial to recognize and correct disparities, if present, that extend to children with hearing loss. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of socioeconomic status (SES) on access to hearing rehabilitation and speech and language therapy and outcomes in children with hearing loss.

Methods: Retrospective Chart Review of children diagnosed with hearing loss at 3 tertiary care academic centers from 2010 to 2012.

Evaluating diagnostic yield of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in pediatric unilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

Introduction: Options for imaging for evaluation of pediatric patients with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (USNHL) include computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Although both CT and MR imaging provide valuable information in the evaluation of pediatric patients with USNHL, debate remains regarding which imaging modality is most ideal and should be the preferred study for these children. The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the diagnostic yield of CT versus MRI in children with USNHL.