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Nonorganic hearing loss in cochlear implant candidates.

Abstract
Five patients undergoing assessment for cochlear implantation have been found to have a nonorganic hearing loss (pseudohypacusis). This phenomenon has not been reported previously in this patient population. The cases are presented and the causes, detection, and management of this condition are discussed.
AuthorsP D Spraggs, M J Burton, J M Graham
JournalThe American journal of otology (Am J Otol) Vol. 15 Issue 5 Pg. 652-7 (Sep 1994) ISSN: 0192-9763 [Print] United States
PMID8572067 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Audiometry
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Female
  • Hearing Loss, Functional (diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Selection
  • Preoperative Care
  • Referral and Consultation

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