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At the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital's Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) department we treat all disorders related with the ear, nose and throat (airway).
Nowadays, all types of hearing loss can be suitably treated. We have a team of professionals who are experts in the diagnosis of hearing loss (deafness) and the indication of the best treatment for each case. We have extensive experience in ear surgery and the application of cutting-edge technologies.
We also have extensive experience in the treatment of disorders related with the airway (the upper section of the respiratory tract; i.e., nose, paranasal sinuses, throat, larynx and trachea). With regard to we have the best technology available for dealing with any type of problem all obstruction, either congenital or acquired.
We are also experts in the most common illnesses that discipline, such as, earache, tonsillitis, sinusitis and sleep apnoea.
Accreditations
Since 26 December 2008, the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital has been a reference centre (CSUR) appointed by the Ministry of Health for reconstruction of the external ear, through our Microtia Comprehensive Functional Unit (UFIM).
Why SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital?
We have a neonatal and infant hearing evaluation unit where we carry out functional hearing tests, which allow us to make an accurate diagnosis and indicate the most appropriate treatment for each case.
Wide experience
We have a neonatal and infant hearing evaluation unit where we carry out functional hearing tests, which allow us to make an accurate diagnosis and indicate the most appropriate treatment for each case.
- We are the hospital of references for the diagnosis and treatment of neonatal hearing loss from universal newborn hearing screenings in Catalonia, as well as its follow-up, provided through the Hypoacusis Reference Unit (URH).
- We are a training hospital for newborn hearing screening for maternity teams in Catalonia.
- We are one of the national reference centres for the treatment of the infant airway and laryngotracheal reconstruction.
We are the only centre in Catalonia in the public hospitals network to offer paediatric cochlear implants.
Hearing enhancement treatment with hearing aids
We are the only centre in Catalonia in the public hospitals network to offer paediatric cochlear implants.
We have a multi- and interdisciplinary implants committee that assesses candidates for treatment with cochlear implants, making sure they suit the child's present and future needs.
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Our professionals
We are a reference centre in infant otorhinolaryngology
Research
The Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Department at the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital is involved in a number of studies and lines of research:
- Participation in the multicentre clinical genetic research group on Usher Syndrome.
- Participation in the line of research into reconstructive microtia treatment with cartilage.
- Participation in research studies relating to intraoperative measurements for cochlear implants (intraoperative monitoring).
- Participation in the study on Delphi social policy and the rights of deaf citizens in Spain.
- Clinical study project in infant patients with implants using functional magnetic resonance imaging.
- Clinical analysis study in patients with Cytomegalovirus and hearing loss.
- Ongoing online training project about infant hearing loss.
- A multicenter, randomized, double-blind clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin 0.3% plus fluocinolone acetonide 0.025% otic solution in the treatment of acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes (AOMT) in poediatric patients. Start and end dates: 2011 - 2014.
Teaching
SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital is a university hospital affiliated with the University of Barcelona, and so we share our knowledge and train professionals to specialise in high-complexity medicine.
Some of the courses provided by professionals in the Otorhinolaryngology Department are:
- International courses in Surgery on the paediatric airway at the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.
- International courses in surgical treatment of sleep apnoeas in children at the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.
- Teaching in Infant oOorhinolaryngology for continuous training for paediatrics specialists.
- Teaching in the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital Nursing School.
- Master's Degree in Language Pathologies from the UAB Chair of Psychology (theoretical and practical).
- Master's Degree in Neuropaediatrics, by the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (theory training).
- Training courses in newborn hearing screening for interdisciplinary maternity teams.
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