Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children

This will be a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (UHL) in children, emphasizing current evaluation and management strategies across the spectrum of hearing loss severity. The session will review diagnostic considerations, including genetics, imaging, and interdisciplinary consultations, and will discuss both non-surgical and surgical management options. Recent literature on outcomes—particularly in mild and severe UHL—will be highlighted, and factors influencing success with amplification and cochlear implantation will be examined. A case-based format will be used to illustrate common clinical scenarios and support practical, real-world application.