09-13, 08:00–09:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Pediatric Otolaryngology 1
Nearly 100 million children worldwide are affected by hearing loss, with congenital unilateral hearing loss diagnosed in up to 1 in 1,000 births in developed countries. Management of this condition varies significantly across the globe, influenced by factors such as resource availability, access to care, and ethical considerations.
Key challenges in managing congenital unilateral hearing loss include determining the appropriate timing and type of intervention, selecting the most suitable devices, and identifying the right candidates. Traditional outcome measures used for bilateral hearing loss may not fully capture the experiences or benefits for the children with unilateral hearing loss and consistent auditory input in one ear. For this population, additional metrics, such as quality of life, listening effort, and fatigue, must be considered.
This international expert panel will explore current global practices in managing congenital unilateral hearing loss and highlight key insights to inform shared decision-making with families.
The management of unilateral hearing loss in children has evolved significantly, driven by growing insights into its impact, available treatment options, and the emerging role of cochlear implantation. This lecture distills the latest literature into the most clinically relevant evidence to support informed decision-making for clinicians
Samantha Anne, MD,MS is a Professor with Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute and serves as the Medical Director of Pediatric Ear and Hearing Disorders. Dr. Anne completed her Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Science degree, and her Doctor of Medicine degree at Wayne State University. Her post-graduate training includes a two-year otolaryngology residency at The State University of New York, followed by completion of residency at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University. She then did a pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Her research interests are in pediatric hearing loss and quality of life associated with cochlear implantation in children. She has authored more than a 100 papers, published a book on pediatric sensorineural hearing loss, and has presented internationally numerous times on pediatric hearing loss.
Pediatric otolaryngologist at Necker-Enfants Malades hospital in Paris, full professor at Université Paris Cité. Specialised in pediatric otology (cholesteatoma, vestibular diseases, CI) and skull base surgery with neurosurgical team. Fondamental research on the vestiular system in mouse models and children, with a focus on gene therapy and multi-sensory integration. Expertise in surgical education and simulation models (surgical videos, 3d-printing, virtual reality, OSATS) and deputy director of the school of surgery of Paris.
Dr. Horn is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and hearing scientist in the Departments of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington. Clinically, he is the co-director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Horn leads the Prosthetic Auditory Development Laboratory at the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center, where his team studies the how various hearing abilities develop, and constrain later spoken-language outcomes, in infants who use cochlear implants compared to infants with normal or atypical acoustic hearing. His research is currently funded by the NIH through an R01 from the National Institute for Deafness and Communication Disorders. Dr. Horn also has co-investigator roles on the Department’s R25 NIH training grant as well as an external institution’s R01.
Dr. Daniela Carvalho is a pediatric otolaryngologist with expertise in pediatric otology. She is the Medical Director of Surgical Services, Director of the Hearing and Cochlear Implant Program, and Director of the CHARGE Center at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego. She is also a Professor of the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department at UC San Diego school of Medicine.
Dr. Carvalho is very active in several national and international otolaryngology societies and was the Past President of SENTAC (Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancements in Children) and is the current president of the AEESSG (American Endoscopic Ear Surgery Study Group. She has published extensively in pediatric otolaryngology and is frequently invited to speak at otolaryngology conferences both here and abroad. She has been invited as an international guest speaker to more than 100 lectures.
She is also very active in advocating for pediatric hearing health in California, having participated directly with lawmakers in trying to pass bills that would cover hearing aids for ALL children in the state.