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Frequency-specific audiometry and tympanometry are widely considered the foundation of the pediatric hearing evaluation. However, additional behavioral and objective measures are needed to cross-check findings and ensure an accurate and… Click to show full abstract
Frequency-specific audiometry and tympanometry are widely considered the foundation of the pediatric hearing evaluation. However, additional behavioral and objective measures are needed to cross-check findings and ensure an accurate and timely diagnosis. This is particularly important in the pediatric population, wherein a delay in diagnosis can have a significant impact on language development, learning, and educational outcomes. The following discussion emphasizes the importance of performing a comprehensive test battery in the pediatric audiology clinic through 5 unique case studies.
Journal Title: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
Year Published: 2021
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