scholarly journals Relationship between Primary Tumors of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma with the Degree of Conductive Hearing Loss in Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1423-1434
Author(s):  
Denny Satria Utama ◽  
Eriza ◽  
Priscilla Ralahayu ◽  
Erial Bahar

Background. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor that grows in the nasopharyngeal area with predilection in the fossa Rossenmuller and the nasopharyngeal roof adjacent to the Eustachian tube, so one of NPC’s early symptoms is ear symptoms. Hearing loss is a common symptom found in people with NPC due to dysfunction of the Eustachian tube, a continuing middle ear disorder that can result in conductive hearing loss.This study aims to find out the relationship between primary tumor of NPC and the degree of conductive hearing loss at dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang. Methods. This is a cross sectional study that obtained 42 samples from the medical records at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study subjects collected in total sampling have been conducted audiometry examinations at the ORLHNS clinic of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang during the period January 2019 - April 2021. Results. The proportion of hearing loss in NPC patients in this study was 30 subjects (71.4%) with the highest proportion of hearing loss complaints being 33.3%. The proportion of conductive hearing loss of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients in the study was 33 subjects (78.5%) right ear and 28 subjects (66.7%) left ear. There was a significant association between the degree of the NPC primary tumor and the incidence of conductive deafness of the left ear, but there was no significant association in the right ear. There is a significant correlation between NPC primary tumors and left ear hearing thresholds at frequencies of 500 Hz and 4000 Hz, but there is no significant association between the degree of NPC primary tumor and right ear hearing loss. Conclusions. There is significant correlation between the primary tumor of NPC and the hearing threshold of the left ear but there was no significant association in the right ear.

Author(s):  
Prashanth Kudure Basavaraj ◽  
Manjunatha H. Anandappa ◽  
Veena Prabhakaran ◽  
Nishtha Sharma ◽  
Shreyas Karkala

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The objective of the study was to compare the over underlay tympanoplasty technique with classical underlay tympanoplasty in terms of hearing impairment, graft acceptance and complications.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> 60 patients of chronic otitis media, mucosal, inactive, aged between 16-60 years who presented to ENT OPD with small, medium, large and subtotal perforations having mild to moderate conductive hearing loss were included in the study. After taking informed consent, patients were randomly divided into 2 groups containing 30 patients each. In group A, graft was placed medial to the handle of malleus and medial to the annulus (underlay technique), while in group B, graft was placed lateral to the handle of malleus and medial to the annulus (over underlay technique). Both groups were reviewed after 6 months. Pre-operative and post-operative air bone gap were compared. Surgery was considered successful based on post-operative graft uptake, hearing improvement and maintenance of middle ear space.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In group A, re-perforation was seen in 8 cases (26.7%) whereas only 3 cases (10%) in group B had re-perforation. Medialization was noted among 4 patients in group A (13.3%), and was absent in group B. Lateralization was absent in both the groups. Post-operative hearing threshold in group A was 6.2±4.56 dB and in group B was 11.45±7.38 dB.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Over underlay tympanoplasty is a safer technique as compared to classical underlay, showing lower rates of re-perforation or medialization and a significant improvement in hearing. Hence over-underlay is an effective method, having higher success rates.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1187-1198
Author(s):  
Rizandiny ◽  
Ahmad Hifni ◽  
Erial Bahar ◽  
Abla Ghanie

Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a chronic inflammation of the mucosa and periosteum of the middle ear and mastoid cavity that defined as a perforated tympanic membrane with persistent drainage for more than 2 months. Preoperative hearing threshold and air bone gap (ABG) assessment are expected to predict the ossicular status which can only be ascertained intraoperatively. This study aimed to determine the correlation between intra-operative ossicular status and the degree of conductive hearing loss assessed based on the hearing threshold and average ABG among CSOM patients in RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Methods: Observational research using a cross sectional design. The data were collected using medical record on 64 subjects with a diagnosis of CSOM who underwent mastoidectomy surgery at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang for the period of March 2019 to June 2021. Results: From 64 samples conducted in the study, the average ossicular status score in CSOM patients was 1.84 ± 1.48, with the highest group scoring 0 being the malleus incus and intact stapes as many as 21 patients (31.3%). There was a strong positive correlation between hearing threshold scores and intra-operative ossicular status scores (p<0.005, R=0.5) and there was a strong positive correlation between ABG scores and intra-operative ossicular status scores (p <0.005, R=0.6). From the linear regression test, the most influential in predicting intra-operative ossicular status scores were gender, hearing threshold value, ABG value, and the presence of cholesteatoma Conclusions: There is a significant relationship between intra-operative ossicular status and the degree of conductive hearing loss in CSOM patients.


Author(s):  
Raphella Khan ◽  
Anirudh Kasliwal

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Chronic squamosal otitis media can occur due to many conditions affecting the middle ear. Most common sign of developing a chronic squamosal otitis media is formation of a retraction pocket in the tympanic membrane leading to further development of a cholesteatoma and if not treated properly, may lead to development of dangerous complication in the affected ear. These etiological factors may also affect the other ear. It is therefore very necessary to assess and diagnose the contralateral ear, so that the disease can be intervened and treated at the right time, to prevent any deterioration in hearing of the contralateral ear.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The prospective study was done in 100 patients with unilateral chronic squamosal otitis media, where the contra lateral ear was examined and assessed for any hearing loss.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> We found hearing loss in the contra lateral ear ranging from mild conductive hearing loss to sensorineural hearing loss with the maximum patients with mild conductive hearing loss (42%) and lowest in sensorineural hearing loss (1%).  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In our study, 76 patients were seen with conductive hearing loss. Out of that, 42% patients were seen with mild conductive hearing loss, 30% with moderate conductive hearing loss and 4% with severe conductive hearing loss. 20% patients were seen with normal hearing. 3% patients were seen with mixed hearing loss and only 1% patient was seen with sensorineural hearing loss in contralateral ear.</p>


2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-138
Author(s):  
Sunali Khanna ◽  
R Rangasayee

ABSTRACT Objective Cephalometric assessment of Eustachian tube (ET) parameters and audiological evaluation in Down syndrome (DS) and Chronic Otitis Media (COM) and comparison with controls. The ET length, Total Cranial Base (TCB), Posterior Upper Facial Height (PUFH), Maxillary Depth (MD), s-ba (sella-basion) to Palatal Line (PL) and s-ba to ET length were considered. Materials and methods The study comprised of 75 subjects of both sexes in the age range of 7 to 20 years. Digital lateral cephalometry was performed for DS, COM and controls (n = 25). Pure tone audiometry (PTA) and immittance audiometry (IA) was performed to assess audiological status. Results ET length, PUFH, TCB and MD was found to be significantly reduced in DS and COM. s-ba to PL and s-ba to ET was significantly reduced in DS and COM. The s-ba to PL and s-ba to ET length angle in moderate and severe CHL (Conductive Hearing Loss) was decreased significantly. The s-ba to ET length was significantly decreased in patients with B and C tympanogram. Conclusion Aberration in the dimension of the region of the ET can be considered as a predisposing factor for otitis media and conductive hearing loss in DS. How to cite this article Khanna S, Rangasayee R. Cephalometric and Audiological Assessment of Eustachian Tube in Down Syndrome and Chronic Otitis Media. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2013;5(3):133-138.


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Marc Antoine Hudon ◽  
Margaret Aron ◽  
Mireille Gervais

The aberrant course of the intratympanic carotid artery is a rare congenital vascular anomaly. We report the case of a 7-year-old patient who presented with bilateral conductive hearing loss, originally attributed to otitis media with effusion. After myringotomy, massive pulsatile bleeding occurred on the right side. The bleeding was successfully controlled with packing without any residual complication. Imaging confirmed aberrant internal carotid arteries abutting the tympanic membranes bilaterally.


2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (12) ◽  
pp. 1365-1367 ◽  
Author(s):  
H J Park ◽  
G H Park ◽  
J E Shin ◽  
S O Chang

AbstractObjective:We present a technique which we have found useful for the management of congenital cholesteatoma extensively involving the middle ear.Case report:A five-year-old boy was presented to our department for management of a white mass on the right tympanic membrane. This congenital cholesteatoma extensively occupied the tympanic cavity. It was removed through an extended tympanotomy approach using our modified sleeve technique. The conventional tympanotomy approach was extended by gently separating the tympanic annulus from its sulcus in a circular manner. The firm attachment of the tympanic membrane at the umbo was not severed, in order to avoid lateralisation of the tympanic membrane.Conclusion:Although various operative techniques can be used, our modified sleeve tympanotomy approach provides a similarly sufficient and direct visualisation of the entire middle ear, with, theoretically, no possibility of lateralisation of the tympanic membrane and subsequent conductive hearing loss.


2009 ◽  
Vol 124 (6) ◽  
pp. 680-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
J H Lee ◽  
S H Jung ◽  
H C Kim ◽  
C H Park ◽  
S M Hong

AbstractObjective:We report a case of bilateral conductive hearing loss caused by stapedial suprastructure fixation with normal footplate mobility.Case report:A 50-year-old woman had suffered hearing loss in both ears since childhood. Exploratory tympanotomy revealed immobility of the stapes due to a bony bridge between the stapedial suprastructure and the fallopian canal. The incus was missing, while the malleus handle was minimally deformed. The mobility of the stapes footplate was normal. Post-operatively, the hearing in the right ear improved both subjectively and audiographically, while that in the left ear did not improve because of footplate subluxation during surgery.Conclusion:This is a rare case of congenital stapedial suprastructure fixation with normal footplate mobility. In this patient, development of the second branchial arch was arrested. When performing exploratory tympanotomy for stapedial fixation, one must keep in mind that normal footplate mobility is possible.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-546
Author(s):  
Enrico Muzzi ◽  
Valeria Gambacorta ◽  
Ruggero Lapenna ◽  
Giulia Pizzamiglio ◽  
Sara Ghiselli ◽  
...  

A new non-invasive adhesive bone conduction hearing device (ABCD) has been proposed as an alternative solution for reversible bilateral conductive hearing loss in recurrent or long-lasting forms of otitis media with effusion (OME) in children that cannot undergo surgical treatment. Our aim was to assess the effectiveness of ABCD in children with OME. Twelve normal-hearing Italian-speaking volunteers, in whom a conductive hearing loss was simulated, participated in the study. The free-field average hearing threshold was determined and, to evaluate binaural hearing skills, loudness summation and the squelch effect were assessed. Five conditions were tested: (1) unaided without earplugs, (2) unaided with bilateral earplugs, (3) aided right ear with bilateral earplugs, (4) aided left ear with bilateral earplugs, and (5) bilateral aid with bilateral earplugs. Post-hoc analysis showed a significant statistical difference between plugged, unplugged, and each aided condition. The main results were a better loudness summation and a substantial improvement of the squelch effect in the bilaterally aided. Our results suggest that ABCD is a valid treatment for patients with conductive hearing loss that cannot undergo bone conduction implant surgery. It is also important to consider bilateral aids in order to deal with situations in which binaural hearing is fundamental.


2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (04) ◽  
pp. 241-248
Author(s):  
Steven P. Smith ◽  
Simon Milov ◽  
Joel A. Goebel

This case study summarizes findings in an adult male, aged 57, who presented to the Adult Audiology Clinic with aural atresia in the right ear resulting in a conductive hearing loss and a sudden sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear. Treatment options included reconstruction surgery in the right ear, bone anchored hearing aid in the right ear to overcome the conductive hearing loss, bone anchored hearing aid in the left ear for single sided deafness, and intratympanic steroid injections in the left ear to salvage hearing.This case study highlights that when a patient is educated on all available options the patient is then able to make a decision comfortable to him and to help improve his hearing.


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