Vestibular dysfunction in Apert Syndrome

摘要: AbstractObjectives: Apert syndrome affects the craniofacial structures resulting in craniosynostosis, anomalies and syndactyly. Although many characteristic features are recognized, vestibular dysfunction is a little known feature that can often be present. This cause delay attainment of gross motor milestones impair function. We aimed to examine this cohort review incidence hypofunction assess effect on Study design: performed retrospective analysis 55 patients who had undergone audiological at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. Results: 50.9% experienced balance difficulties; 18.1% (all whom delayed milestones) underwent clinical examination assessment. Results showed only 20% bilateral function present; 30% unilateral 50% hypofunction. Two initially pr...