scholarly journals Acute sensorineural hearing loss in a child with typhoid fever

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Siya Ram Didel ◽  
Harsimran Tiwana ◽  
Piyush Mittal ◽  
Devi Dayal ◽  
Sandeep Bansal
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Typhoid Fever ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Organ System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Febrile Disease

Typhoid fever is a systemic febrile disease caused by Salmonella typhi and may lead to involvement of virtually any organ system in the body. Cochleovestibular involvement resulting in acute sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) has been reported as a rare complication and may result in permanent deafness. We describe here a child who developed moderate but reversible SNHL associated with typhoid fever.

scholarly journals Cisplatin Ototoxicity: Examination of the Impact of Dosing, Infusion Times, and Schedules In Pediatric Cancer Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miranda L. Camet ◽  
Anne Spence ◽  
Susan S. Hayashi ◽  
Ningying Wu ◽  
Jennifer Henry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Model Building ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Cycle Number ◽  
Pediatric Cancer Patients ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundSensorineural hearing loss is a well-known side effect of cisplatin (CDDP). There is limited research on the effect of dosing, infusion times, and schedules of cisplatin administration and their impact on hearing loss.MethodsA retrospective review of 993 pediatric patients’ medical and audiological charts from August 1990 to March 2015 was conducted using stringent inclusion criteria to characterize patients with hearing loss. 248 of these patients received CDDP. Of these, 216 patients had sufficient CDDP infusion data to assess for sensorineural hearing loss attributable to CDDP and its associated risk factors. Chart reviews were performed to extract clinical data including CDDP dosing information. Demographic and clinical characteristics were summarized by descriptive statistics, and univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to examine the relationship between hearing loss and specific parameters of cisplatin administration (amount infused per dose, prescribed infusion time, total number of doses, number of doses per cycle, number of cycles, cumulative cisplatin exposure). Stepwise variable selection procedure was performed in the multivariate model building to extract the best subset of risk factors for the prediction of hearing loss and worsening ototoxicity grade using an established ototoxicity grading scale from the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).ResultsA total of 153 patients with complete medical and audiologic data were evaluable for analysis. Hearing loss was identified in 72.6% of the patients. Multivariate analysis revealed that age [OR=0.90 (0.84-0.97), p-value=0.0086], radiation to any part of the body, [OR=3.20 (1.29-7.93), p-value=0.012], amount infused per dose (mg/m2) [OR=1.018 (1.002-1.033), p-value=0.029], and cumulative cisplatin exposure (mg/m 2) [OR=1.004 (1-1.008), p-value=0.027] were associated with hearing loss. Similar associations were also found between these risk factors and worsening SIOP grade.ConclusionIn one of the largest studies examining the influence of CDDP dosing and schedules on hearing loss, we found the amount of CDDP infused per dose is a significant risk factor. Considerations in designing regimens that reduce the amount of CDDP infused per dose may reduce the risk of hearing loss. Randomized prospective trials are needed.

Semi-implantable Middle Ear Electromagnetic Hearing Device for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

1997 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 333-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Maniglia ◽  
Wen H. Ko ◽  
Steven L. Garverick ◽  
Hassan Abbass ◽  
Michael Kane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Middle Ear ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Rf Amplifier ◽  
Audio Amplifier ◽  
Receiving Antenna ◽  
Hearing Device

A semi-implantable middle ear electromagnetic hearing device (SIMEHD) is proposed for limited clinical trial in adult patients to evaluate the implantable hearing device for moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigational device exemption (IDE) approval has been granted (May 1996) for clinical trials. The implant unit has been evaluated acutely and chronically in animals (cats) with excellent results. Five cats undergoing chronic implantation were allowed to survive an average of 9.6 months, showing that the SIMEHD is biocompatible, functional and without untoward complications. All implant units recovered from the cats were functional, except for wire breakage of the internal antenna. A new antenna was redesigned for human implantation. The SIMEHD system consists of an external and internal unit. The external unit consists of a microphone, audio amplifier, modulator, radio frequency (RF) amplifier, antenna and battery. The internal unit is composed of a receiving antenna, hybrid electronic circuit, air core driving coil, and a target magnet cemented to the incus. All materials in contact with the body are biocompatible and expected to survive indefinitely. The implant unit is miniaturized and manufactured with existing fabrication technology by our industrial collaborator, Wilson Greatbatch, Ltd. The specific aims and major tasks of the proposed research are: a) to evaluate reliability, safety and efficacy of the SIMEHD system in a selected group of patients diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss, due mainly to presbycusis or aging of the inner ear; and b) to obtain objective and subjective evaluation of audiologic and psychoacoustic performance as compared to the acoustic hearing aid. This paper describes the design, illustrates the actual device (newest prototype) and details the technique for surgical implantation in the attic and mastoid antrum in humans.

Sudden Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss Following Speedballing

2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (06) ◽  
pp. 461-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia G. Fowler ◽  
Jennifer L. King
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Acoustic Reflexes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
The Right

Background: Hearing loss is an infrequently-reported consequence of recreational drug abuse. Although there are sporadic reports of hearing loss from heroin and cocaine ingested separately, there are no reports of hearing loss resulting from the combination of both drugs ingested simultaneously in the form of speedballing. Purpose: The purpose of this report is to document a case of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss associated with an episode of speedballing. Research Design: Case Report Data Collection And Analysis: The subject of this report was a 40-year-old man with a 20-year history of substance abuse. Data collected included a case history, pure tone audiometry, tympanometry and acoustic reflexes, and transient evoked otoacoustic emissions. Results: The audiologic evaluation indicated a mild to moderate, relatively flat, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss that was worse in the right ear. Conclusions: A bilateral sensorineural hearing loss involving both cochlear and neural pathology may be a rare complication of cocaine, heroin, or the combination of the two drugs.

A Contactless Electromagnetic Implantable Middle Ear Device for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

1994 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Maniglia ◽  
Wen H. Ko ◽  
Mary Rosenbaum ◽  
Wei-Lin Zhu ◽  
John Werning ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Middle Ear ◽  
Animal Experiments ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Air Core ◽  
Hearing Device ◽  
Hybrid Circuit

Following basic science experiments, improvement of precision micromechanics and electronics design, and development of different prototypes, a contactless electromagnetic hearing device has been successfully implanted in cats (acute experiments). Chronic animal experiments using the cat as well as the rabbit are ongoing to test the components of the device. A highly efficient air core coil is used to vibrate a neodymium-iron-boron magnet cemented to the body of the incus. The parts of the system, including implanted electronics (hybrid circuit, solid state), are laser welded and hermetically sealed. The system allows for the generation of enough force which vibrates the magnet implanted on the incus. It would be suitable for the treatment of moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss.

scholarly journals Association between Ocular Pseudoexfoliation and Sensorineural Hearing Loss

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nandini Vijaya Singham ◽  
Mimiwati Zahari ◽  
Mohammadreza Peyman ◽  
Narayanan Prepageran ◽  
Visvaraja Subrayan
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Speech Comprehension ◽  
Hearing Thresholds ◽  
Significant Difference

Background. Our study aimed to investigate an association between ocular pseudoexfoliation (PXF) and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and to compare them with age and sex matched controls without pseudoexfoliation.Method. This was a case-control study of 123 patients which included 68 cases with PXF (at least one eye) and 55 controls without pseudoexfoliation. Pure-tone audiometry (PTA) was done for these patients at sound frequencies taken as important for speech comprehension, that is, 250 Hertz (Hz), 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz.Results. There were 41 patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXE) and 27 with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PXEG). The majority of patients with hearing loss (60%;n=51) were PXF patients and the remaining 40%(n=34)were controls. Below average hearing thresholds were significantly higher in the pseudoexfoliation group compared to the control group (P=0.01; odds ratio (OR), 3.00; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.25–7.19). However, there was no significant difference in the mean hearing threshold levels between the three groups (PXE, PXEG, and controls) in either ear (ANOVA, right ear:P=0.46and left earP=0.36).Conclusion. Our study found an association between PXF and SNHL, confirming that PXF can involve organs in the body other than the eye.

scholarly journals Unilateral permanent sudden sensorineural hearing loss after spina-epidural anaesthesia for caesarean section: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Alwan ◽  
Guillermo Hurtado
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Epidural Anaesthesia ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Spinal Epidural

ABSTRACT Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) after spinal-epidural anaesthesia is a very rare complication. The patient is a 25-year-old female who developed right-sided hearing loss, unbalance, a sensation of aural fullness and tinnitus 2 days post uncomplicated spinal-epidural anaesthesia for an emergency caesarean section. Initial management by her primary care physician for suspected eustachian tube dysfunction did not relieve symptoms, and 2 weeks subsequently, audiological assessment demonstrated right Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Specialist consultation was sought, and the patient was commenced on systemic corticosteroids. Microscope otoscopy and posterior fossa magnetic resonance imaging were normal. High-resolution computed tomography scan demonstrated an enlarged right cochlear aqueduct. Repeat audiology after 2 weeks revealed unchanged hearing levels and improved speech discrimination scores in the right ear (from 53 to 90%). Repeat audiogram at 4 months and at 10 months showed no further improvement. Possible physiopathology of this complication, diagnostic dilemma and review of treatment options are discussed.

scholarly journals Bilateral Hearing Loss after Spinal Anaesthesia

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
Masud Ahmed ◽  
Md Rezaul Alam Chowdhury ◽  
Md Shahidul Islam ◽  
Salahuddin Ahmmed
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Spinal Anaesthesia ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Bilateral Hearing Loss ◽  
Diagnosis And Management

Mild and transient hearing deficiency is not very uncommon after anaesthesia which improves before patient is fully aware of the problem. But complete prolong bilateral hearing loss after spinal anaesthesia is extremely rare complication, which falls in the category of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). The diagnosis and management of SSNHL is still controversial.   doi: 10.3329/jafmc.v5i1.2854 JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 5, No 1 (June) 2009 pp.53-55

scholarly journals A Rare Complication of Legionella Pneumonia: Sensorineural Hearing Loss

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
Gözde Kalbaran Kısmet ◽  
Oğuzhan Okutan ◽  
Hasan Furkan Avcı ◽  
Tayfun Çalışkan ◽  
Zafer Kartaloğlu
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Legionella Pneumonia
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