The use of high‐frequency audiometry increases the diagnosis of asymptomatic hearing loss in pediatric patients treated with cisplatin‐based chemotherapy

Ana Lúcia Abujamra, Juliana Ribas Escosteguy, Celso Dall’Igna, Denise Manica, Luciana Cigana, Patrícia Pérez Coradini, Andre Tessainer Brunetto, Lauro José Gregianin

Pediatric Blood & Cancer · 2012 · 35 citations · 28 references

Abstract

The results suggest that HFA is more effective than pure-tone audiometry and DPOAEs in detecting hearing loss, particularly at higher frequencies. It may be a useful tool for testing new otoprotective agents, beside serving as an early diagnostic method for detecting hearing impairment.

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