Sensorineural Hearing Loss Therapy

Studies from University of Michigan, Department of Neurosurgery have provided new information about sensorineural hearing loss therapy

Published in Pain and Central Nervous System Week, November 13th, 2006

Investigators publish new data in the report "Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss after spine surgery: Case report and review of the literature." According to a study from the United States, "Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is infrequent, with an estimated incidence of 5 to 20 cases yearly per 100,000 people. Although multiple etiologies have been identified, infection and idiopathic SNHL are most common."

"Sudden sensorineural hearing loss after nonotologic noncardiac surgery is highly unusual, particularly after spinal surgery. We report a case of unilateral sudden SNHL after lumbar spinal fusion with review of the literature. Potential etiologies, treatment, and...

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Source: Pain and Central Nervous System Week (2006-11-13)

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