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Association of Passive Smoking with Otitis Media among School Children of Eastern Nepal 尼泊尔东部学童被动吸烟与中耳炎的关系

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-09-24 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735395

Mani Paneru, Shankar P. Shah, S. Chettri

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Cochlear Model for the Evaluation of MRI Sequences and Cochlear Implant Electrode Pattern at 3T 用于评估MRI序列和人工耳蜗3T电极模式的人工耳蜗模型

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-09-21 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735992

L. Scholtz, C. Riemann, H. Gehl, H. Sudhoff, I. Todt

{"title":"Cochlear Model for the Evaluation of MRI Sequences and Cochlear Implant Electrode Pattern at 3T","authors":"L. Scholtz, C. Riemann, H. Gehl, H. Sudhoff, I. Todt","doi":"10.1055/s-0041-1735992","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1735992","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Cochlear implant (CI) magnets and surgical techniques (e.g., positioning) have made an impact on the relationship between CI and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by solving the problem of pain and artifact. Recent investigations displayed the possibility to evaluate the CI electrode position by MRI in vivo. However, further improved perceptual quality is needed to allow an improved evaluation of the electrode. Aims The aim of this study was to assess a cochlear model for the examination of CI electrode pattern and MRI sequences in vitro. Materials and Methods We investigated CI electrodes in a fluid-filled three-dimensional artificial scala tympani model combined with a fluid package in a 3T MRI scanner. Different high-resolution T2 sequences (0.6–0.2 mm voxel size) were used for the visual electrode pattern evaluation for finding an optimized sequence. Results Artificial models can be used to evaluate MRI characteristics of CI electrodes. In our scanner configuration, a 0.3 mm voxel and 0.9 mm slice thickness sequence showed the best compromise between resolution and scanning time. Conclusion and Significance MRI model-based testing can be performed in vitro to evaluate CI electrodes’ pattern and to optimize sequences. An MRI model is a tool for in vitro testing of MRI sequences and might help for future in vivo applications.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131568975","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}

引用次数: 1

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Viral Infection Coexisting with COVID-19 拉姆齐·亨特综合征:病毒感染与COVID-19共存

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-09-21 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735415

M. Mehta, Akanksha Jain, Navroz Mehta

引用次数: 1

Mastoid Obliteration Using Bioactive Glass—Our Experience 利用生物活性玻璃进行乳突封堵——我们的经验

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-09-15 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735414

A. Velusamy, N. Hameed, A. Anand

{"title":"Mastoid Obliteration Using Bioactive Glass—Our Experience","authors":"A. Velusamy, N. Hameed, A. Anand","doi":"10.1055/s-0041-1735414","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1735414","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical outcome of cavity obliteration with bioactive glass in patients with cholesteatoma undergoing canal wall down mastoidectomy with reconstruction of the canal wall. Materials and Methods A prospective study was conducted over a period of 3 years on 25 patients who underwent mastoid obliteration with bioactive glass following canal wall down mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma. The primary outcome measure was the presence of a dry, low-maintenance mastoid cavity that was free of infection, assessed, and graded according to the grading system by Merchant et al at the end of 1 and 6 months postoperatively. Secondary outcome measures included presence of postoperative complications like wound infection, posterior canal wall bulge, and residual perforation. Results Out of the 25 patients on whom this study was conducted, at the end of 1 month 60% had a completely dry ear, 28% of patients had grade 1, and 12% had grade 2 otorrhea at the end of the first month. At the end of 6 months, 72% had a completely dry ear, while 20% had grade 1 and 8% had grade 2 otorrhea. There were no cases with grade 3 otorrhea during the entire follow-up period. Postoperative complications of the posterior canal bulge were noted in two patients (8%), and one patient (4%) had a residual perforation. Conclusion Mastoid cavity obliteration with bioactive glass is an effective technique to avoid cavity problems.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129725386","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 Epidermal Growth Factor with Silastic Scaffold on Tympanic Membrane Perforations of Chronic Otitis Media 表皮生长因子与硅橡胶支架对慢性中耳炎鼓膜穿孔的影响

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-09-14 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735386

V. Bhat, S. Desai, Darshan Hiremath

{"title":"Effect of Epidermal Growth Factor with Silastic Scaffold on Tympanic Membrane Perforations of Chronic Otitis Media","authors":"V. Bhat, S. Desai, Darshan Hiremath","doi":"10.1055/s-0041-1735386","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1735386","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Aims The burden of chronic otitis media continues to be high, especially in developing countries. The demand for corrective procedure of surgical myringoplasty, which is considered the gold standard for tympanic membrane perforations, is also growing. Hence, there is a need to innovate simpler alternative office procedures that could save effort, time, waiting period, and expenditure. Materials and Methods This prospective study of 84 patients with mucosal chronic otitis media was undertaken in a tertiary referral hospital. All patients underwent eustachian tube function test, diagnostic nasal endoscopy, and pure tone audiometry. The size of the perforation was assessed endoscopically. All perforations were freshened first with silver nitrate solution. Silastic pieces were placed medial and lateral to the perforation with epidermal growth factor gel in between. Patients were followed up for 3 months. Results The perforations were classified into three groups (healed, partially healed, and nonhealed) based on the treatment response at the end of the first and third follow-up months. Completely healed and partially healed perforations were considered as “success” and were found to be 79% in this study. Significant association was found between healing status and type of anesthesia. However, the disease stage, size of perforation, and the duration of procedure did not affect the healing status. Conclusion Silastic enhanced myringoplasty with epidermal growth factor is a simple, effective, and economical procedure that can become an alternative to surgical myringoplasty for chronic otitis media.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127177067","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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Effects of Menstrual Cycles on VOR Gain Functions 月经周期对VOR增益函数的影响

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-09-10 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735416

S. Sinha, Alfarghal Mohamad, Suman S. Penwal

{"title":"Effects of Menstrual Cycles on VOR Gain Functions","authors":"S. Sinha, Alfarghal Mohamad, Suman S. Penwal","doi":"10.1055/s-0041-1735416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1735416","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose The aim of the present study was to assess the vestibuloocular reflex (VOR) gain function and VOR gain asymmetry during the various phases of the menstrual cycle in young healthy female participants. The study also aimed to characterize the presence or absence of corrective saccades during the various phases of the menstrual cycle. Method Twenty-nine young healthy females participated in the study. The video head impulse test (vHIT) was performed in lateral, left anterior right posterior, and right anterior left posterior plane during the various phases of the menstrual cycle to see the changes in VOR gain function and VOR gain asymmetry ratio changes. Results A repeated measure analysis of variance test did not show any significant main effect for the VOR gain function and VOR gain asymmetry ratio in various phases of the menstrual cycle in all the participants. The result suggested no changes in VOR gain function and VOR asymmetry ratio in healthy females during the menstrual cycle. Also, there was an absence of saccades in the entire participants group during the various phases of the menstrual cycle. Conclusions As the VOR gain function does not change during the various phases of the menstrual cycle in young healthy females, there is no need to consider the various phases of the menstrual cycle while testing any female participant during the vHIT test.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"7 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126090571","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 Caffeine on Otoacoustic Emissions 咖啡因对耳声发射的影响

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-09-10 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735385

Kumar Sanish Drepath, Athira Rajan, Srikanth Nayak, Arya Vijay, Sathish Kumar

引用次数: 1

Comparison of Saccular Function in Nonmusicians and Violinists Using cVEMP: A Pilot Study 用cemp比较非音乐家和小提琴家的球囊功能:一项初步研究

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-09-08 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735384

Eva Eadle D’Souza, K. Yerraguntla

{"title":"Comparison of Saccular Function in Nonmusicians and Violinists Using cVEMP: A Pilot Study","authors":"Eva Eadle D’Souza, K. Yerraguntla","doi":"10.1055/s-0041-1735384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1735384","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Human auditory and vestibular systems change due to noise exposure. Professional musicians are often subjected to loud music and longer durations as part of their practice. Although the effects of music have been explored extensively on the auditory system, it is important to understand changes in the vestibular system also. The current study is aimed to compare cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) findings in nonmusicians and violinists to understand if there are any changes in the P1 and N1 latencies and absolute amplitudes in the violinists’ groups because of their exposure to violin music. Materials and Methods Twelve participants (6 nonmusicians and 6 violinists) of both genders were included in the study. Pure tone audiometry and distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) were performed on all the participants. cVEMP P1 and N1 latencies and absolute amplitudes were obtained, and overall mean differences were compared within and between groups. Results Pure tone average and DPOAE were within the normal range between and within the groups. Results indicate that P1 and N1 absolute amplitudes and latencies were slightly prolonged in the violinists’ group; however, the mean difference was not statistically significant. Comparison of mean absolute amplitudes and latencies between the ears in the violinists’ group showed longer latencies and greater absolute amplitudes in the left ear of violinists as compared with the right ear. In the study, the violinists’ group consisted of participants who had an average daily exposure of about one-and-a-half hours and had an experience of playing the instrument for more than 5 years. Conclusion cVEMP is useful in detecting early changes in the saccule that may occur due to noise exposure. It can be concluded that, even before a clinically detectable hearing loss or vestibular damage, changes in saccule are observed with the help of cVEMP and should be included in the audiovestibular test for early identification.","PeriodicalId":108664,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Otology and Neurotology","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114439132","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 Aging on Tympanometric Findings in Indian Population 老龄化对印度人群鼓室测量结果的影响

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2021-08-25 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731921

S. Sinha, A. Neupane, K. Gururaj

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Vertical Strabismus and Positive Bielschowsky Head-Tilt Test: Atypical Presentation of a Maxillary Mucocele 垂直斜视和Bielschowsky头倾斜试验阳性:上颌粘液囊肿的不典型表现

Annals of Otology and Neurotology Pub Date : 2020-09-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1724217

Filipe André Correia, Gustavo Filipe Antunes de Almeida, Carolina Fernandes Pereira Bruxelas, Pedro Alberto Batista Brissos de Sousa Escada

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