Table 2.
Effects of hemodialysis on hearing loss
Time of audiometric examination | Patients with HL, n (%) | HL in dB (mean±SD) | P |
---|---|---|---|
Baseline | 39 (66.1) | 29.2±21.1 | Reference |
6 months | 43 (72.9) | 35.3±18.9 | <0.001 |
12 months | 45 (76.3) | 36.9±17.3 | <0.001 |
SD: Standard deviation, HL: Hearing loss