Review ArticleInternational Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Hearing loss in the pediatric patient

ObjectiveTo provide recommendations for the workup of hearing loss in the pediatric patient.MethodsExpert opinion by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group.ResultsConsensus recommendations include initial screening and diagnosis as well as the workup of sensorineural, conductive and mixed hearing loss in children. The consensus statement discusses the role of genetic testing and imaging and provides algorithms to guide the workup of children with hearing loss.ConclusionThe workup of children with hearing loss can be guided by the recommendations provided herein.