Abstract
Management of Sensorineural Deafness in Temporal Bone Trauma: A Report of 23 Cases
Highlights
Temporal bone fractures often lead to loss of audio-vestibular function
Temporal bone fracture occurs in 18–40% of head trauma [1,2]
Prospective study conducted at the Mohammed VI University Hospital center of Marrakech, from January 2013 to June 2017, covering 23 cases of sensorineural hearing loss in context of Temporal bone trauma admitted to the emergency
Summary
Otic capsule violating fractures are associated with higher incidence of Sensorineural hearing loss than otic capsule sparing fractures. Temporal bone fracture occurs in 18–40% of head trauma [1,2]. These fractures are mostly unilateral, with bilateral fractures reported in 9% to 20% [3,4,5]. Road accidents are the most common cause, with falls and gunshot wounds contributing to a lesser extent. These patients frequently present with multiple lesions of varying severity. Otic capsule violating fractures are associated with higher incidence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) than otic capsule sparing fractures
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