Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-09DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112756
Mona Elrabie Ahmed , Esraa Aly , Eman Mostafa
Objective
To identify factors affecting cochlear implantation (CI) outcomes in pre-lingual deaf children, focusing on language development.
Method
A cross-sectional study of 106 pre-lingual deaf children who received unilateral CI was conducted to analyse factors influencing their language and speech outcomes.
Results
The average age of participating children was 83 ± 31.6 months; 53.8% were male, and 36.8% attended regular school programs. Most parents had higher education (64.2% of fathers, 55.7% of mothers), and 58.5% belonged to a low socioeconomic level. Hearing loss diagnosis was delayed: 37.7% were diagnosed at 6–12 months, 24.5% at 12–24 months, with an average auditory deprivation of 18.6 ± 13.3 months. Average CI age was 41.9 ± 14.2 months; 40.1% had consanguineous parents. Language outcomes were positively associated with speech after hearing aid use and negatively with longer auditory deprivation. Parent education, socioeconomic status, age of deafness, and family history were not significantly linked to language improvement. Children undergoing ≥3 years of post-implant rehabilitation showed greater language development than those with ≤3 years.
Conclusion
CI leads to a statistically significant improvement in language quotient over time, and key factors affecting outcomes include prior speech after hearing aid use, length of auditory deprivation, and ongoing CI usage. The study highlights the need for culturally adapted parental counselling protocols and increased awareness through comprehensive information.
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-08DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112754
Mohammad Sabobeh , Mark Betonio , Thomas Spentzas , Sandra Arnold , Stephen Pishko , Saad Ghafoor , Nicolas Chiriboga
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-03DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112750
S. Maistry , L.A. Sibiya , S. Thula
Background
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a chronic, HPV-induced disease characterized by the growth of benign, wart-like lesions within the upper aerodigestive tract, most commonly affecting the larynx. These lesions can lead to progressive voice changes and, in more severe cases, upper airway obstruction. Clinical evaluation, including flexible nasoendoscopic examination and symptom assessment, remains central to diagnosing and monitoring disease progression. However, due to the recurrent nature of RRP and the need for repeated surgical intervention, there is growing interest in identifying objective, non-invasive adjuncts to complement clinical evaluation and aid in disease monitoring.
Aim
To determine whether peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) monitoring can serve as an effective adjunct for disease monitoring in RRP. To prove this, we aimed to demonstrate that post-operative PEFR values reflect expected clinical improvement when compared to pre-operative measurements, and that pre-operative PEFR correlates with disease severity when matched with intraoperative Derkay score.
Methods
38 patients were enrolled between July 2021 and September 2022. Each patient had PEFR readings recorded at each visit. Patients requiring surgical intervention, pre-operative and post-operative PEFR were recorded and Derkay scored intraoperatively (n = 30).
Results
Whilst the study size is small, the findings of this study do suggest that PEFR significantly improved post operatively, p value < 0.001, 95% CI; and PEFR correlated with disease severity showing an inversely proportional relationship between pre operative PEFR and intraoperative Derkay score, a medium correlation was observed between PEFR and disease severity (r = −.0.309, P > 0.05)
Conclusion
PEFR significantly improved in post-operative readings, indicating physiologic confirmation of the clinical observation that surgical debulking of respiratory papilloma causing upper airway obstruction results in functional improvements in airflow. PEFR correlates with disease severity, low PEFR correlated with higher Derkay scores.
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112753
Puttaraju Sahana , Puttabasappa Manjula
Aim & objectives
This study aimed to assess spatial hearing abilities in children using bimodal hearing devices. (1) comparing spatial release from masking (SRM) in monaural and bimodal conditions; (2) comparing horizontal localization error across conditions; and (3) examining the correlation between SRM and localization error.
Method
A cross-sectional, repeated-measures design was used with 43 Kannada-speaking children (aged 4–10 years) with bilateral severe-to-profound hearing loss, fitted with a cochlear implant (CI) in one ear and a hearing aid (HA) in the other. Spatial hearing was assessed using phonemically balanced word lists in noise (SRM task) and white noise bursts from eight loudspeakers (localization task). SRM was calculated as the difference in speech identification scores (SIS) between collocated and spatially separated speech-noise conditions. Localization was measured using root mean square (RMS) error.
Results
SRM was significantly higher in the bimodal condition (M = 3.09) than monaural (M = 1.23), t (42) = 3.15, p < 0.001, d = 0.49. Localization accuracy also improved with bimodal hearing (M = 82.27° vs. 105.88°), F (1,42) = 100.79, p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.706. A significant negative correlation (r = −0.518, p < 0.001) was found between SRM and localization error.
Conclusions
Bimodal hearing significantly enhances spatial hearing in children, improving both speech-in-noise perception and localization. The correlation between SRM and localization suggests shared spatial processing mechanisms. These findings support the clinical importance of bimodal device use, especially in settings where bilateral implantation is not feasible, and highlight the need for individualized auditory management.
目的：本研究旨在评估使用双峰助听器儿童的空间听力能力。(1)比较单峰和双峰条件下掩蔽空间释放（SRM）；(2)比较不同条件下水平定位误差；(3)研究SRM与定位误差的相关性。方法：采用横断面重复测量设计，对43名双侧重度至重度听力损失的卡纳达语儿童（4-10岁）进行研究，这些儿童在一只耳朵上安装人工耳蜗（CI），另一只耳朵上安装助听器（HA）。空间听力测试采用噪声（SRM任务）和八个扩音器的白噪声（定位任务）下的音位平衡词表。SRM计算为语音噪声共存和空间分离条件下的语音识别分数之差。定位采用均方根误差（RMS）进行测量。结果：单峰条件下SRM （M = 3.09）显著高于单峰条件（M = 1.23）， t (42) = 3.15, p (p2) = 0.706。结论：双峰听力可显著提高儿童空间听力，提高噪声中言语感知和定位能力。SRM与定位之间的相关性提示了共享的空间加工机制。这些发现支持了使用双峰装置的临床重要性，特别是在双侧植入不可行的情况下，并强调了个性化听觉管理的必要性。
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Pub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112755
Rita Teixeira Carvalho , Francisco Alves de Sousa , João Carvalho Almeida , Manuel Ferreira de Magalhães , Marta Rios , Miguel Bebiano Coutinho , Mariline Santos
Introduction
Pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (OSDB), commonly caused by adenotonsillar hypertrophy, ranges from primary snoring to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and is a frequent reason for pediatric otolaryngology referral. OSDB leads to intermittent hypoxia, oxidative stress, systemic inflammation, and may activate the coagulation cascade, contributing to metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurocognitive complications. While these effects are more well-documented in adults, pediatric studies also report associations with obesity, insulin resistance, behavioral issues, and cognitive impairments. Diagnosis remains challenging due to the resource demands of polysomnography, prompting interest in alternative tools, including hematological biomarkers. In adults, markers like neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (N/L) and platelet-to-lymphocyte (P/L) ratios, as well as mean platelet volume (MPV), have shown promise; however, data in pediatric population are scarce.
Objectives
To compare hematological parameters in children with OSDB to those without OSDB.
Methods
We retrospectively analyzed data from children who were indicated for primary otorhinolaryngology surgery between January and May 2024. Pre-operative hematological data from children with OSDB (cases) were compared to those without OSDB (controls).
Results
166 patients (75 females, 91 males; mean age 5.4 ± 2.4 years; mean weight 22.3 ± 10.2 kg) were included. 85 children (51.2%) had OSDB. No significant differences were found between groups regarding age, sex, or weight (p > 0.05). Children with OSDB had significantly higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (N/L ratio) (OSDB: 1.71 ± 1.02 vs. controls: 1.40 ± 0.67, p = 0.026) and platelet counts (OSDB: 328,152.94 ± 69,961.30 vs. controls: 302,876.54 ± 74,327.38, p = 0.025). No significant differences were encountered regarding neutrophil count (OSDB: 4260.59 ± 1755.87 vs controls: 3736.05 ± 1717.90, p = 0.054), total leukocyte count (OSDB: 8275.88 ± 1957.93, controls: 7624.57 ± 2351.98, p = 0.054) platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (OSDB: 127.62 ± 49.50 vs controls: 114.17 ± 38.01, p = 0.052) and other hematological data, including coagulability state (p > 0.05 for prothrombin time, INR and APTT).
Conclusions
OSDB in children is associated with significantly increased N/L ratio and platelet count, suggesting a potential systemic inflammatory response. Further research is needed to determine the clinical significance of these findings.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-17DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112782
Samah A Hassanein, Hend M Soliman, Dina Abdullah Mohamed, Hussein Sherif Hamdy, Noha Arafa
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Pub Date : 2026-03-17DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112798
Alfonso Caetta, Davis Aasen, Patrick Adamcyzk, Hanshu Yuan, Yanjiao Zhou, Daniel Roberts, Christopher Grindle, Scott Schoem, Amy Hughes
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Pub Date : 2026-03-17DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112793
P Martins-Said, A Lehmann, A A L Amorim, F M Baumgartner, L C Razabone, E S Araújo, L C B Jacob, B C S Silva, K F Alvarenga
Objective: This study aimed to determine which musical training protocols are effective for the rehabilitation of children with cochlear implants. The analysis focused on identifying the specific components and characteristics of successful interventions. A meta-analysis was not feasible due to substantial heterogeneity in study methods, outcome measures, and intervention designs.
Materials and methods: This systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023434046). Searches were performed without restrictions on date or language. Studies involving children up to 12 years old with sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral or bilateral cochlear implant users, and exposed to some form of musical training as an intervention were included. Exclusion criteria encompassed studies involving participants older than 12 years or those not evaluating the effects of musical training.
Results: A total of 1876 studies were identified across the searched databases. After removing duplicates and screening titles and abstracts, 27 studies were selected for full-text assessment. Following qualitative analysis, 21 studies were excluded for not meeting the established criteria, resulting in six studies included in this review.
Conclusion: This systematic review highlights the potential of active musical training programs, grounded in the musical learning process, as effective interventions for auditory rehabilitation in children with cochlear implants.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-13DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112780
Brigitte Routhier-Chevrier, Karen A Gordon, Susan Druker, Lora Carinci, Blake C Papsin, Sharon L Cushing
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