Findings show correlation between hearing outcomes and bone malformation in patients with aural atresia, suggesting better predictors for hearing improvement.
Patients with a score ≥ 7 had significantly preoperative better bone conduction and postoperative aided hearing. The development of oval/round window connection to the middle and inner ear is the most important predictor of hearing outcomes for patients with congenital aural atresia.
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