*Among children who could be assessed
The limitation of this study is the relatively small number of patients
so p values were not calculated. Results show some cases of CHL, but
also in the contralateral ear. There was no evidence for SNHL, in either
group. Our results could be an overestimation of CHL since many of the
patients were with suspicion of hearing loss.
This preliminary evidence for conserved hearing after AM can be
important in reassuring worried parents.
No conflict of interest was present during the writing of this article.
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