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Audiology for the Neurosurgeon

Authors :
Kingsbury, Sarah E.
Bogle, Jamie M.
Weisskopf, Peter A.
Deep, Nicholas L.
Source :
Contemporary Neurosurgery; April 2023, Vol. 45 Issue: 4 p1-7, 7p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Many conditions that neurosurgeons manage are associated with audiologic symptoms. Unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, poor suprathreshold speech understanding, and dizziness are hallmarks of retrocochlear lesions. Understanding the difference between air and bone conduction thresholds and the importance of speech discrimination helps differentiate types of hearing loss and their neurological importance. Acoustic reflex, otoacoustic emissions, and auditory brainstem response testing are objective measures used to determine function of the auditory structures. Accurate interpretation of these results can aid neurosurgeons in making differential diagnoses and determining surgical approaches. Cooperation among neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, and audiologists ensures abnormal auditory symptoms are assessed correctly.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01632108
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Contemporary Neurosurgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs62852770
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.CNE.0000927972.40363.82