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Auditory steady state response in auditory neuropathy
1MD Audiology Unit, ENT Department, Tanta University, Cairo, Egypt. Afaf_emara@hotmail.com
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|April 15, 2010
Summary
Auditory neuropathy patients often have absent auditory brainstem responses. The auditory steady state response provides a more reliable objective measure for assessing hearing thresholds in these individuals.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neuroscience
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Auditory neuropathy is a condition affecting the auditory nerve, characterized by normal outer hair cell function but abnormal auditory brainstem response.
- Traditional audiological tests may not fully capture the extent of hearing impairment in auditory neuropathy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To objectively evaluate hearing thresholds in patients diagnosed with auditory neuropathy.
- To compare the efficacy of auditory steady state response (ASSR) with auditory brainstem response (ABR) in this patient group.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 13 patients with auditory neuropathy and 15 normal-hearing controls underwent comprehensive audiological assessments.
- Evaluations included otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response (ABR), and auditory steady state response (ASSR).
Main Results:
- The auditory brainstem response (ABR) was absent in 11 out of 13 auditory neuropathy patients.
- In contrast, the auditory steady state response (ASSR) was absent in only three of these patients, indicating a higher success rate.
Conclusions:
- The auditory steady state response (ASSR) is a valuable objective tool for assessing hearing thresholds across various frequencies in auditory neuropathy.
- ASSR is recommended to supplement standard audiological evaluations for a more complete assessment of auditory function in patients with auditory neuropathy.
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