Sensorineural hearing loss as the result of cliff jumping.
A case of unilateral, sudden sensorineural hearing loss and possible perilymphatic fistula as the result of cliff jumping into water is presented. The physiological mechanisms contributing to such a barotraumatic auditory injury are described. A conservative treatment protocol is reviewed as well as documented hearing recovery.
Hardin
Monte F
MF
Barker
Monty
M
Neis
Paul R
PR
D000293:Adolescent; D001469:Barotrauma / Q000209:etiology*; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000293:injuries*; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000209:etiology*; D003639:Hearing Loss, Sudden / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male