Elango S, Chand R P, Purohit G N
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1992 Jul;24(1):11-7. doi: 10.1016/0165-5876(92)90061-s.
One hundred and fifty-five children with childhood deafness were examined over a period of 4 years in order to assess the aetiology of hearing disorder. In 21 (13%) children, deafness was a sequel of meningitis. Perinatal pathology accounted for 34 (22%) cases. The aetiology of deafness was unknown in 44 (28.4%) children. The percentage of unknown causes can be reduced if the deafness is detected early. Hearing loss was diagnosed only in 30 (19%) children by the age of 2 years. The early detection of deafness can be achieved by screening the high risk infants and educating the general practitioners and health assistants.
在4年时间里，对155名儿童期耳聋患儿进行了检查，以评估听力障碍的病因。在21名（13%）儿童中，耳聋是脑膜炎的后遗症。围产期病变占34例（22%）。44名（28.4%）儿童耳聋的病因不明。如果耳聋能早期发现，不明原因的比例可以降低。到2岁时，只有30名（19%）儿童被诊断出听力损失。通过筛查高危婴儿以及对全科医生和健康助理进行培训，可以实现耳聋的早期发现。
