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Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Published on: January 25, 2016
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Sudden bilateral hearing loss after spinal anaesthesia.
C Sahin1, U Terzioglu2, G Yigit2
1ENT Clinic,Sakarya Akyazi Government Hospital,Turkey.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|February 26, 2015
Summary
Sudden hearing loss can occur after spinal anaesthesia, a common regional anesthesia technique. Prompt referral to an ENT clinic is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of such auditory complications.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Anesthesiology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Spinal anaesthesia is a prevalent regional anaesthesia technique.
- Sudden bilateral hearing loss is a rare complication following spinal anaesthesia.
- This case highlights a patient experiencing hearing loss post-spinal anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old woman developed sudden bilateral hearing loss after spinal anaesthesia.
- The patient underwent surgery for hallux valgus.
- A literature review was conducted alongside this case report.
Findings:
- The patient's hearing recovered significantly by the third postoperative day.
- No recurrence of hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo was observed during a six-month follow-up.
- This suggests potential for auditory recovery after spinal anaesthesia-induced hearing loss.
Implications:
- Hearing complications, including sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, may arise after spinal anaesthesia.
- Healthcare providers should consider the possibility of hearing loss following spinal anaesthesia.
- Prompt evaluation by an ENT specialist is recommended for patients reporting auditory symptoms post-spinal anaesthesia to ensure timely diagnosis and management.
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