The value of synthetic MRI in detecting the brain changes and hearing impairment of children with sensorineural hearing loss.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) can arise from a diverse range of congenital and acquired factors. Detecting it early is pivotal for nurturing speech, language, and cognitive development in children with SNHL. In our study, we utilized synthetic magnetic resonance imaging (SyMRI) to assess alterations in both gray and white matter within the brains of children affected by SNHL.

Methods

The study encompassed both children diagnosed with SNHL and a control group of children with normal hearing {1.5-month-olds (n = 52) and 3-month-olds (n = 78)}. Participants were categorized based on their auditory brainstem response (ABR) threshold, delineated into normal, mild, moderate, and severe subgroups.Clinical parameters were included and assessed the corr

SUBMITTER: Zhang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11197400 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature