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Lightning and its effects on the auditory system.

D T Jones1, F P Ogren, L H Roh

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115.

The Laryngoscope
|August 1, 1991
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Lightning strikes can cause diverse ear injuries, including rare bilateral oval window fistulas. This study reviews four patients

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology, focusing on the effects of high-energy trauma on the auditory system.

Background:

  • Lightning strikes are known to cause various injuries, but otologic manifestations are less commonly reported.
  • Understanding the spectrum of ear injuries from lightning is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • Presents four cases of patients experiencing otologic sequelae after lightning strikes.
  • Highlights a previously undocumented case of bilateral oval window fistulas in one patient.

Findings:

  • Detailed review of audiologic, otologic, and surgical findings in lightning-injured patients.
  • Documented external auditory canal burns, tympanic membrane perforations, middle ear damage, and sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Confirmed bilateral oval window fistulas as a rare but significant injury pattern.

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Implications:

  • Broadens the understanding of potential otologic complications following lightning trauma.
  • Emphasizes the need for thorough otologic evaluation in lightning strike survivors.
  • Suggests potential surgical considerations for complex injuries like bilateral fistulas.