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Inner Ear Malformations in Cochlear Implantation Candidates at Mother and Child Hospital of Bingerville (Côte d’Ivoire) Bingerville妇幼医院人工耳蜗植入患者的内耳畸形(Côte科特迪瓦)

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764179

M. Tanon-anoh, Esther K Badou-Nguessan, Olivier-Didier Zamblé Tra Bi, Corine M.A Assebian-Houenou, Raissa M. Kabas, Yannick James Tatsitsa Langouo

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Optimizing Auditory Brainstem Response Test with Narrow Band Level-Specific CE-Chirps 窄带水平特异性ce啁啾优化听觉脑干反应测试

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764180

Nilüfer Bal, Özge Gedik Toker, H. Hüsam, S. Özdemir, Bartlomiej Dao Lien

{"title":"Optimizing Auditory Brainstem Response Test with Narrow Band Level-Specific CE-Chirps","authors":"Nilüfer Bal, Özge Gedik Toker, H. Hüsam, S. Özdemir, Bartlomiej Dao Lien","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764180","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of narrow band level-specific Claus Elberling-Chirp (NB LS CE-Chirp) and LS CE-Chirp stimuli on the amplitudes, latencies, and interpeak latencies in comparison with tone burst (TB) and click. Methods A total of 40 ears (10 males, 10 females; age range: 20–26) individuals who had no complaints related to hearing participated in the study. Differences between click and LS CE-Chirp, frequency-specific (500—1,000—2,000—4,000) TB, and NB LS CE-Chirp were investigated at stimuli intensity of 70 decibel normal hearing loss (dBnHL). Results Absolute latencies were obtained longer in LS CE-Chirp than click stimulus, except wave V. At all frequencies, absolute latencies of I-III-V waves obtained with TB were significantly longer than those obtained with NB LS CE-Chirp. Amplitudes were higher in NB LS CE-Chirp compared to click and TB at all frequencies except 500 Hz. Conclusion The use of NB LS CE-Chirp is advantageous in patient assessment, but the benefit decreases at low frequencies. The differences in latency values of the stimuli should be taken into account in order to make a reliable interpretation of the results.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"175 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128526329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of Differential Sensitivity for Frequency, Intensity, and Duration in Individuals with Hypertension 评价高血压患者对频率、强度和持续时间的差异敏感性

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768495

Saranya Mahendran, P. Prabhu

{"title":"Evaluation of Differential Sensitivity for Frequency, Intensity, and Duration in Individuals with Hypertension","authors":"Saranya Mahendran, P. Prabhu","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1768495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1768495","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective Hypertension is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. The damage of the cochlea is due to the loss of sensitive hair cells in the inner ear or the damage to the eighth cranial nerve. When the cochlea is damaged, the functioning abilities such as coding, differentiation, and temporal processing abilities will be affected. Hence, there might be deficits in differential sensitivity in individuals with hypertension. The aim of this article was to study the effect of hypertension on differential sensitivity as there is limited literature in this area. Method Thirty participants were included in the study and classified into two groups: group I as individuals with hypertension and group II as individuals with normal blood pressure in the age range of 25 to 45 years. Psychophysical tests like frequency, intensity, and time discrimination tests were performed using the maximum likelihood procedure (MLP) toolbox, which implements a maximum likelihood procedure for threshold estimation in MATLAB. Results In all the three test conditions, the scores were significantly poorer in individuals with hypertension compared with individuals of the normal at all the frequencies such as 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, 2,000 Hz, and 4,000 Hz. Conclusion This could be because of reduced frequency selectivity and poor temporal coding as well as due to difficulty responding to rapid change in the envelope of sound over time because of cochlear and neural damage in individuals with hypertension.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116150941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Etiopathogenesis behind Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome: Review Article 半规管破裂综合征的发病机制:综述文章

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764181

{"title":"Etiopathogenesis behind Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome: Review Article","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764181","url":null,"abstract":"Semicircular canal dehiscence remains one of the rare and least touched chronic vestibular diseases worldwide. Even though microbial, congenital, and genetically determined, as well as mixed characteristics are known to be involved in the pathogenesis of superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SSCDS), many facets of the pathogenesis of semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome still need to be simplified. Management plan related to pathogenesis has not yet been established. The primary objective of this review is to present and evaluate the etiopathogenesis behind SSCDS. This study is a systematic narrative review. A PubMed search (1970–2022) was performed for studies on epidemiology and pathogenesis of SSCDS. All included articles were categorized according to level of evidence. Five hundred and sixty papers were identified, of which 25 were found to be relevant for this review. SSCDS is a multifactorial disease. There is still no consensus as to what the specific etiology is behind the syndrome. No convincing evidence is available for most associated factors and pathogenesis. Important objectives in research of SSCDS should be achieving consensus about the definition of SSCDS and gaining more in-depth knowledge of the pathogenesis of SSCDS, especially the role of congenital and acquired causes. There is still a need for further well-designed studies on the various etiopathogenesis and management of SSCDS.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"71 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131894173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Face Mask on Speech Communication during COVID-19 COVID-19期间口罩对言语交流的影响

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761408

Shashish Ghimire

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Identification and Intervention of Hearing Loss in Maharashtra: A Survey of Parental Experience 马哈拉施特拉邦听力损失的识别和干预:一项父母经验的调查

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764172

S. Deshpande, Madhuri Ramdas Bhogade

{"title":"Identification and Intervention of Hearing Loss in Maharashtra: A Survey of Parental Experience","authors":"S. Deshpande, Madhuri Ramdas Bhogade","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764172","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background Universal newborn hearing screening is not yet fully implemented in India at a national level due to many challenges like cost, limited specialist staff, loss to follow-up, and importance of hearing in speech language development. Most often the parents identify and initiate intervention for the child's hearing loss after the critical period of development is over. There is a need to explore the age at which children are detected and identified with hearing loss, fitted with appropriate intervention, and the barriers faced during this process. Method Data was collected from parents of 60 children with hearing loss aged between 2 and 6 years. A questionnaire comprising of 27 items was developed and administered on parents through face-to-face and telephonic interviews. The data was descriptively analyzed to study the parents’ responses. Results The median age at suspicion was 12 months, median age at identification was 18 months, and age at initiation of intervention was 24 months in children with hearing loss between the age range of 2 to 6 years. Financial constraint was reported to be the most common barrier among the others faced by the parents. Conclusion This study highlights the current status of the age at identification and intervention of hearing loss in children in Maharashtra. These findings can help to create awareness regarding the need for early identification and appropriate management in children with hearing loss for development of adequate verbal communication skills.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123152463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Surgical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Tympanoplasty Alone for Active Chronic Otitis Media Mucosal Type in Hilly Area 丘陵地区活动性慢性中耳炎粘膜型单独行鼓室成形术患者的手术效果

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764174

M. C. Balakrishnan, A. Bhatia, Nirupam Bhattacharjee

{"title":"Surgical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Tympanoplasty Alone for Active Chronic Otitis Media Mucosal Type in Hilly Area","authors":"M. C. Balakrishnan, A. Bhatia, Nirupam Bhattacharjee","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764174","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Chronic otitis media (COM) is a common problem affecting 65 to 330 million population worldwide with 50% patients suffering from hearing impairment. In active COM, the usual clinical practice is to wait for the ear to become dry and to consider tympanoplasty with/without cortical mastoidectomy. If cortical mastoidectomy can be avoided without compromising the outcomes, it is desirable. Various prognostic factors have been studied; however, the effect of altitude on the outcome of tympanoplasty has not been commonly studied. High-altitude areas can have poor connectivity and can result in middle ear pressure changes when the patients commute from low-altitude areas. Aim The aim of this article was to assess the surgical outcome in patients undergoing tympanoplasty for active COM mucosal type in comparison to inactive COM mucosal type in a hilly area located at an altitude of 4,757 ft (1,450 m). Objective This article compared the success rate and audiometric improvement in patients undergoing tympanoplasty for active COM mucosal type and inactive COM mucosal type. Materials and Methods This prospective cohort study included 24 patients with 12 patients each in active and inactive groups. At 3 months follow-up, there was significant improvement in all the air conduction threshold frequencies and air bone gap in both the groups. Conclusion The success rate for our tympanoplasties for active and inactive COM performed in a hilly area was 92% and it was comparable to those reported from other centers. Altitude may not negatively affect the outcome of tympanoplasty and that the active ear COM can have similar success rate as inactive COM tympanoplasty.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"83 5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128649520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Novel Method to Treat Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in the Mucosal Type of Chronic Otitis Media 治疗慢性中耳炎粘膜型咽鼓管梗阻性功能障碍的新方法

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764178

V. Bhat, Shailashree Bheemaraya Kawaldar, S. Desai

{"title":"A Novel Method to Treat Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in the Mucosal Type of Chronic Otitis Media","authors":"V. Bhat, Shailashree Bheemaraya Kawaldar, S. Desai","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764178","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction has remained an enigma for a long time. Balloon tuboplasty, even though effective, is not considered by many, as it is invasive, expensive, and cumbersome. Hence, we tried to find some simple and inexpensive solution for the same in chronic otitis media. In this background, we evaluated the use of the Eustachian barotubometer to treat obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction in mucosal chronic otitis media. Materials and Methods The pilot study was undertaken in a tertiary referral hospital with 25 cases and 30 controls. Case group patients were administered Eustachian barotubometer therapy along with ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone ear drops and xylometazoline nasal drops until the recovery or up to 10 days. Control group patients received the same ear and nasal drops along with Valsalva maneuver for the same duration. Results The recovery of the Eustachian tube was categorized as complete, partial, or nil. It was found that the case group had 60 and 32% complete and partial recovery, respectively, while it was 33.33 and 13.33% in the control group. The recovery was faster with Eustachian barotubometer therapy than with the Valsalva maneuver. No complications were observed with the new procedure. Conclusion The Eustachian barotubometer is a simple, inexpensive device that can be used to treat Eustachian tube dysfunction in chronic otitis media. This device is particularly suitable for the peripheral health care centers of developing countries.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126796779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Distensibility of Reissner’s Membrane: A Comparative Analysis 雷氏膜的扩张性:一种比较分析

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761406

D. J. Pender

{"title":"The Distensibility of Reissner’s Membrane: A Comparative Analysis","authors":"D. J. Pender","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1761406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1761406","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background Distention of Reissner’s membrane in endolymphatic hydrops is a classical otopathologic finding in cases of Meniere’s disease. A recent double hit analysis raised the possibility that the variability in the distensile behavior in Reissner’s membrane may contribute to the vagaries of membrane pathology encountered in this disease. Such distensile variability is suspected to stem from the viscoelastoplastic behavior of the type IV collagen in Reissner’s basement membrane. Objective To analyze the known distensile characteristics of Reissner’s membrane for evidence of viscoelastoplastic behavior. Methods Extant data on human Reissner’s membrane were analyzed for distensile characteristics. These features were then compared to the known characteristics of viscoelastoplasticity as manifested by polymers in general as well as a variety of collagenous tissues. These tissues included a synthetic collagen membrane as well as selected mammalian tissues. Results The limited extant data on human Reissner’s membrane distensile behavior was found to manifest sigmoid load deformation at a lower strain rate of 0.47%/sec and a rigid rupture pattern at a 10-fold higher strain rate of 5.5%/sec. These characteristics were found to be similar to the general characteristics of polymer viscoelasticity, namely a sigmoid load deformation pattern at lower strain rate that stiffens and straightens as strain rate increases. Tensometric data from a synthetic collagen membrane and selected mammalian tissues were found to exhibit comparable load deformation patterns. These findings support the conclusion that human Reissner’s membrane behaves in a viscoelastoplastic manner. Conclusions Human Reissner’s membrane appears to exhibit viscoelastoplastic behavior comparable to that observed in other collagenous tissues. Such variable distensile behavior provides insight into why the degree of lesion distention before rupture in Meniere’s disease might vary depending on the dynamics of membrane loading and the resultant rate of membrane strain.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121235054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prevalence of Tinnitus and its Characteristics Among Indian Adult Population 印度成年人群耳鸣的患病率及其特点

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769889

Sajana Aryal, Yoshita Sharma, P. Prabhu

{"title":"Prevalence of Tinnitus and its Characteristics Among Indian Adult Population","authors":"Sajana Aryal, Yoshita Sharma, P. Prabhu","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1769889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1769889","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Tinnitus is a sound heard in the ears or head that originates from both external and internal sources. Tinnitus epidemiological data are critical for proper assessment and management of tinnitus sufferers. The study’s goal was to determine the prevalence of tinnitus and its characteristics among middle-aged Indian individuals, as there has been no previous research in this area in India. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in 273 Indian adult populations ranging in age from 18 to 60 years old, utilizing a random sampling approach and an online survey mode. The SPSS 25.0 software was used to conduct the statistical analysis. The descriptive statistics were used to assess the data, and the chi-square test was used to see whether there was any correlation between the variables. Results Studies related to tinnitus prevalence show larger variability across countries, which may be due to inconsistent research methods used. Our survey found the prevalence of tinnitus to be 6.7% among the Indian adult population, and most of the participants 76 (76%) reported that their tinnitus is of intermittent nature. In our study, we found that 15% of participants have problem with sleep and none of the participants reported perception of tinnitus in their dreams. Conclusion Tinnitus is the most prevalent otological condition, which may have a great impact on the quality of life of sufferers as well as their family members. As the prevalence of tinnitus is high among adult population, it is very much essential to develop proper assessment and management protocols to help the patient with tinnitus.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116737410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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