Cochlear Implantation in a Patient with Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome: a Case Report
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Large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (LVAS) is a distinct clinical entity characterized by fluctuative sensorineural hearing loss associated with isolated enlargement of the vestibular aqueduct. In this report, we present our experience with cochlear implantation in a patient with LVAS.
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