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Acoustic biast trauma.

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Blast injuries commonly cause mixed hearing loss in the ear. While sensorineural hearing loss elements may recover initially, complete recovery is rare. Tympanic membrane healing is improved by approximation.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Blast injuries can cause significant ear trauma.
  • Understanding the audiological impact and recovery patterns is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze audiological findings, treatment, and long-term recovery in blast injury patients.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of tympanic membrane approximation for healing.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 26 blast injury cases (35 ears).
  • Audiological assessments, treatment interventions, and a 2-year follow-up were conducted.
  • Surgical repair of perilymph fistula was performed in one case.

Main Results:

  • Mixed hearing loss was the most frequent diagnosis.
  • Sensorineural hearing loss elements showed earlier recovery than conductive elements, but recovery was incomplete.
  • Approximation of tympanic membrane fragments enhanced healing.
  • Vertigo occurred in 46.15% of cases.
  • One case of perilymph fistula was successfully repaired.

Conclusions:

  • Blast injuries frequently result in mixed hearing loss with limited recovery.
  • Tympanic membrane approximation aids healing.
  • Vertigo is a common symptom following blast injury to the ear.