Cardiac surgery and hearing loss

Hearing loss, which may occur for a variety of reasons in children, can be difficult to detect. When hearing loss is present, it can dramatically impact neurocognitive and language development. Early intervention is also important to be able to implement intervention strategies. Newborns who require intensive care are at risk of hearing loss and require expanded screening. It has been less clear if infants with congenital heart disease requiring complex surgery are at increased risk of hearing loss.

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