Effects of blast overpressure on the ear: case reports.
J Am Acad Audiol
; 8(2): 81-8, 1997 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9101454
ABSTRACT
The case histories of five patients who experienced blast overpressure in excess of 200-dB peak pressure level are presented. Despite the significance of the sound pressure levels received in a military training accident and the severe injuries that resulted from the blast, these individuals experienced substantial improvement of hearing 1 year later. Undoubtedly, successful surgical intervention and medical management were the primary contributors to the restoration of hearing. Audiometric data are presented documenting hearing status within 2 to 3 weeks postinjury and following final surgical remediation of the resulting middle ear damage. A review of these cases offers insight into the possible prognosis of patients with similar injuries.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Blast Injuries
/
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Am Acad Audiol
Journal subject:
AUDIOLOGIA
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Germany