Inner Ear Malformations

Inner ear malformations (IEMs) are congenital conditions that affect the structures of the inner ear. They account for roughly 20% of congenital hearing loss, and the wide range of forms they take is hard to organize. This book is built on the most recent internationally recognized classification, to which the editor of this volume contributed. Under that system, IEMs fall into eight groups that differ markedly from one another.

The volume describes how each type of malformation presents clinically and what its characteristics are, along with the treatment options available. Its coverage runs from histopathology and preoperative evaluation to genetics, both surgical and non-surgical approaches, and patient outcomes. Color figures and supplementary videos illustrate the material throughout.

The book also reports the results of two international consensus meetings on pediatric auditory brainstem implantation.

It was written by specialists in the field for otolaryngologists, audiologists and radiologists. Geneticists and neurosurgeons who work with brainstem implants will also find it relevant.