Author:
Heilen S,Lang C P,Warnecke A,Lenarz T,Durisin M
Abstract
AbstractObjectiveThe diagnostic value of exploratory tympanotomy in sudden sensorineural hearing loss remains controversial. This study and review were performed to identify the incidence of perilymphatic fistula in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. The effectiveness of tympanotomy for sealing of the cochlear windows in cases with perilymphatic fistula was evaluated.MethodsA search in common databases was performed. Overall, 5034 studies were retrieved. Further, a retrospective analysis on 90 patients was performed.ResultsEight publications dealing with tympanotomy in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss were identified. In 90 patients diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss and undergoing exploratory tympanotomy, 10 patients (11 per cent) were identified with a perilymphatic fistula, and this corresponds to the results obtained from our review (13.6 per cent).ConclusionThere was no significant improvement after exploratory tympanotomy and sealing of the membranes for patients with a definite perilymphatic fistula.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Otorhinolaryngology,General Medicine
Cited by
2 articles.
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