1. [Lightening strike injuries of the ear]
- Author
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D J, Arweiler and M, Schrader
- Subjects
Adult ,Male ,Tympanic Membrane ,Ear, Inner ,Hearing Loss, Sensorineural ,Hearing Loss, Conductive ,Audiometry, Pure-Tone ,Ear, Middle ,Humans ,Lightning Injuries ,Auditory Threshold ,Female ,Vestibular Nerve - Abstract
Although lightning injuries are quite common, lightning-induced damage to the middle or inner ear and to the vestibular nerve has been reported in only a very few cases. Two case reports are presented: a 22-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man who experienced lightning injuries to several body parts including the ear. Pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria and treatment are discussed.
- Published
- 1995