Sudden deafness following cardio-pulmonary bypass surgery.
A case is presented of sudden deafness following cardio-pulmonary bypass surgery. Microembolism is believed to be the most likely cause as this is common following the use of pump oxygenator systems. There was no response to anticoagulants.
D000818:Animals; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003638:Deafness / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin