Reply #65: Did you see this article about stem cells and deafness? [View All]

[kaygore]

Although not exactly addressing your son's type of deafness, I think there is hope that stem cell research might lead to regrowth of nerves:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7974795.stm

I had my paranoid salivary gland removed. I was warned that many facial nerves could be adversely affected and that I would lose the feeling in my ear lobe. Over time, it turned out that the nerves were not damaged to the point where I would lose feeling--I have no remaining nerve damage.

Although this is rare with the type of surgery I had, it happens and could happen with your son. It takes as long as a year to determine the extent of nerve damage.

My point is to tell your son that there is hope.