[Pneumolabyrinth. Radiologic sign of perilymph fistula].
Post-traumatic cochleo-vestibular symptoms can be caused by peri-lymph fistulas, although these cannot be proven preoperatively in most cases by direct clinical examination. A rare case of a traumatic burst fracture of the promotory wall with a consequent perilymph fistula is presented. A preoperative computed tomographic finding of air in the basal turn of the cochlea and superior semicircular canal (pneumolabyrinth) is a reliable sign of perilymph fistula and justifies operative exploration for closure of the fistula. High-resolution computer tomographic imaging of the petrous bones in patients with post-traumatic cochleo-vestibular disturbances is mandatory.
Schneider
W
W
Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenkranke, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
Iro
H
H
Wolf
S R
SR
Zenkel
M
M
D000328:Adult; D000388:Air; D003051:Cochlea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010498:Perilymph / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
Pneumolabyrinth. Radiologisches Indiz einer Perilymphfistel.