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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9303154 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The goal of this investigation was to evaluate the degree of round window membrane obstruction in the native state. The implications for the perfusion of the inner ear via the intratympanic instillation of medications are addressed. STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective chart review and a prospective intraoperative observation in the setting of an outpatient office. PATIENTS: The study population was composed of 41 patients who were undergoing middle ear endoscopy before perfusion of the inner ear with medication for the treatment of Meniere's disease, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or tinnitus. INTERVENTION: Office-based laser-assisted tympanostomy and middle ear endoscopy was carried out in each case. Lysis of adhesions overlying the round window membrane was undertaken when the underlying round window membrane could not be visualized. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Evaluation of the round window niche with regard to accessibility of the round window membrane was recorded for each patient studied. RESULTS: Of the 41 cases examined, 29 of the round windows were judged to be unobstructed, 7 were obstructed partially, and 5 were obstructed completely. CONCLUSION: A significant rate of round window obstruction exists among patients who have no history of manipulation to this area. Although, intuitively, we would expect prior middle ear surgery to increase the likelihood of obstruction, this is not uniformly the outcome. If intratympanic instillation of a medication is contemplated for the treatment of an inner ear disorder, considerations for the evaluation of the round window should be made to enhance adequate diffusion into the perilymph. |
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Authors:
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H Silverstein; P T Rowan; M J Olds; S I Rosenberg |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of otology Volume: 18 ISSN: 0192-9763 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Otol Publication Date: 1997 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-01-07 Completed Date: 1998-01-07 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7909513 Medline TA: Am J Otol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 586-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Ear Research Foundation, Sarasota, Florida, USA. |
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Aged Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology* Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion* Endoscopy Female Gentamicins / pharmacology* Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / drug therapy, pathology, surgery Humans Male Meniere Disease / drug therapy, pathology, surgery Middle Aged Middle Ear Ventilation Prospective Studies Retrospective Studies Round Window, Ear / drug effects*, pathology, surgery Tinnitus / drug therapy, pathology, surgery |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Gentamicins |
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