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Noise-induced perilymph fistula
Journal article   Open access   Peer reviewed

Noise-induced perilymph fistula

Brian Kung and Robert T Sataloff
Ear, nose, & throat journal, v 85(4)
Apr 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/014556130608500413
PMID: 16696358
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Published, Version of Record (VoR)Maybe Open Access (Publisher Bronze),  Open

Abstract

Adult Audiometry, Pure-Tone Cochlear Aqueduct - pathology Cochlear Aqueduct - surgery Cochlear Diseases - diagnosis Cochlear Diseases - etiology Cochlear Diseases - surgery Dizziness - etiology Ear, Inner - pathology Ear, Middle - surgery Electronystagmography Fistula - diagnosis Fistula - etiology Fistula - surgery Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced - complications Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced - etiology Humans Male Noise - adverse effects Tinnitus - etiology
Perilymph fistulae are difficult to diagnose because they present with a wide variety of signs and symptoms, they are associated with many etiologies, and they often mimic other conditions. In this article, we describe a case of perilymph fistula that featured one of its more rare causes: acoustic trauma--specifically, damage from a loud blast from the siren of a fire engine. We also review the literature and discuss the difficulties of diagnosis and treatment and the possible mechanisms by which acoustic trauma and other etiologies cause perilymph fistulae.

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