The Types of Hearing Loss and Ear Pathology Noted in Screening Craniofacial Patients

Abstract

Seventy patients who underwent eranz'ofaez'al reconstruction were screened by olologioal and audz'ological examinations. Thirty-seven patients had Visible ear pathology, thirty—six had conductive hearing impairments. N0 sensorineural losses were detected. The high incidence of otological pathology in craniofacial patients emphasizes the importance of mul'ti-dz'sczplinary care. Otological rehabilitation should be integrated into the treatment plan to provide maximum function throughout the period of craniofacial reconstruction. Suggestions are made to facilitate communication in the immediate post operative period.