Abstract
The degree of hydrops in guinea pig ears that had undergone unilateral endolymphatic sac and duct obliteration was quantified. For 15 guinea pigs from a prior study, the correlation between the degree of hydrops and several electrophysiologic measures of the functional state of the cochlea was determined. A significant correlation between the degree of hydrops and a reduction in the low-frequency cochlear microphonic evoked by a 29-Hz tone was found. No correlation was found between the degree of hydrops and the magnitude of the summating potential evoked by 8-kHz probes. A weak correlation was found between the degree of hydrops and a reduction in the compound action potential evoked by 2-kHz probes. Possible differences in the way the endolymphatic duct obliteration exerts its effect on the different cochlear potentials are discussed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
