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Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Published on: January 25, 2016
Emergency Department Sudden Deafness: Clinical Features and Predictors of Advanced Imaging
Muhammet Ali Erinmez1, Fatma Örs2, Mesut Yeşilova3
1Mersin Provincial Health Directorate.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|May 6, 2026
Summary
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) typically affects one ear, often the left. This study highlights common symptoms like tinnitus and the prevalence of comorbidities, influencing imaging choices in emergency care.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Emergency Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a critical otologic emergency requiring prompt evaluation and treatment.
- Understanding SSNHL presentation patterns and imaging use in emergency settings can enhance diagnostic efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize demographic and clinical features of sudden hearing loss patients in an emergency department.
- To identify comorbidities and factors influencing advanced imaging decisions for sudden hearing loss.
- To analyze treatment modalities for sudden hearing loss in Mersin, Turkey.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 2462 emergency department patients with sudden hearing loss (2022-2025).
- Data collection included hearing loss laterality, associated symptoms (tinnitus, vestibular dysfunction, nausea), comorbidities, and imaging (MRI, CT).
Main Results:
- Unilateral hearing loss was most common (75.8%), predominantly left-sided (50.9%). Tinnitus (77.9%) and balance problems (32.0%) were frequent symptoms.
- Comorbidities were present in 43.5% of patients, with hypertension (22.0%) and infection (20.0%) being most common. Dyslipidemia affected 30.0%.
- MRI was used in 64.9% of cases, CT in 20.0%. MRI use showed slight correlation with comorbidity burden. Most patients (99.6%) received medical treatment.
Conclusions:
- Sudden hearing loss in this cohort predominantly affects one ear, with a left-sided predilection.
- High rates of tinnitus, vestibular symptoms, and cardiovascular comorbidities underscore the condition's complexity.
- Findings provide insights into presentation patterns and aid emergency management decisions for sudden hearing loss in a Mediterranean population.
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