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Sudden sensorineural hearing loss after general anesthesia for nonotologic surgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9185730     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a well-recognized phenomenon that is attributed to a variety of etiologies. Sudden SNHL after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery has been well reported and is thought to be due to microemboli. However, a review of the English literature revealed only 15 cases of SNHL after general anesthesia for nonotologic surgery. Several etiologies for this loss have been suggested, but no proven pathogenesis is yet available. This report adds to the literature three additional cases of sudden SNHL after general anesthesia for nonotologic surgery. The literature is reviewed and proposed mechanisms of injury are discussed.
Authors:
K E Evan; M A Tavill; A N Goldberg; H Silverstein
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Laryngoscope     Volume:  107     ISSN:  0023-852X     ISO Abbreviation:  Laryngoscope     Publication Date:  1997 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-07-15     Completed Date:  1997-07-15     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8607378     Medline TA:  Laryngoscope     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  747-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialty Care of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55404, U.S.A.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anesthesia, General / adverse effects*
Female
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / etiology*
Humans
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications*

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