[Rupture of the membrane of the round window in stapes fixation].
A case of sudden deafness is described. Examination showed a mixed deafness on the left side, suspected to be due to fixation of the stapes and a simultaneous perilymph fistula. These lesions were proved by an exploratory tympanotomy. The interesting aspects of the case are emphasized: firstly recruitment caused by a perilymph fistula, present for 5 months without causing complete deafness; secondly improvement of hearing after surgical treatment of both pathological conditions; and finally the complete absence of vestibular signs.
Gungl
M
M
Universitäts-Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik, Pécs, Ungarn.
Bauer
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M
D000328:Adult; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000503:physiopathology; D003051:Cochlea / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004429:Ear Ossicles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000503:physiopathology; D003639:Hearing Loss, Sudden / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000503:physiopathology; D010498:Perilymph / Q000502:physiology; D012000:Recruitment Detection, Audiologic; D012405:Round Window, Ear / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013199:Stapes / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013201:Stapes Surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps
Ruptur der Membran des runden Fensters bei fixiertem Stapes.