Inner ear barotrauma: a case for exploratory tympanotomy.
A case of inner ear barotrauma (IEBT) due to an hypobaric chamber experience is presented. IEBT is an exceedingly rare condition in aviation. In the case described, the diagnosis was initially unsuspected due to accompanying middle ear barotrauma. The underlying etiology, the diagnosis, and management of IEBT are discussed.
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Directorate General of Air Force Health Services, Canberra, Australia.
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D000328:Adult; D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D001273:Atmosphere Exposure Chambers; D001469:Barotrauma / Q000150:complications*; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000293:injuries*; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel