Resonant frequency pattern in multifrequency tympanograms: results in normally-hearing subjects
1Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Abteilung für Experimentelle Audiologie und Medizinische Physik, Germany.
Abstract:
This paper presents experimental data on the evaluation of middle ear resonances by multifrequency tympanometry. Multifrequency tympanograms (MFTs) of 18 normally-hearing subjects were recorded with a frequency resolution of 15 Hz. The fine structure found in the MFT patterns was compared with findings in literature. A first approach for the evaluation of this fine structure was made explaining the great variability of the main ossicular resonance frequencies described in previous publications. The consequence of the present investigation is that the concept of the main ossicular resonance has to be revised critically.
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