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Hearing Disorders

by: Northern, Jerry L.

Hearing Disorders

by: Northern, Jerry L.

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9780205152261
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Edition: 3rd
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Copyright: 11/10/1995
Publisher: Pearson

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Summary

The long-awaited third edition of this successful book, is a collection of easy-to-read essays about the diagnosis, treatment and management of ear diseases and hearing disorders. Twenty-four free-standing chapters were written by a multidisciplinary group of authors, who are recognized experts in their respective areas.

PREFACE

xiii

(2)

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

PART ONE MECHANISMS OF HEARING

(32)

CHAPTER 1. THE EXTERNAL AND MIDDLE EAR

(14)

David L. Lipscomb, Ph.D.

Structure of the External Ear

Structures of the Middle Ear

Functions of the Middle Ear Mechanisms

Contribution of the Middle Ear Mechanisms to Hearing

Sensitivity

References

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 2. THE PHYSIOLOGY OF THE COCHLEA

(18)

Allen R. Ryan, Ph.D.

Peter Dallos, Ph.D.

Anatomy

The Traveling Wave

Fine Motion Patterns

Electrical Events in the Cochlea

Outer Hair Cell Motility and the "Cochlear Amplifier"

Transduction

The Eighth Nerve

References

PART TWO THE CLINICAL EVALUATION

(94)

CHAPTER 3. THE OTOLOGIC EVALUATION

Bruce W. Jafek, M.D.

Dennis V. Barcz, M.D.

The Otologic History

Cerumen

Examination of the Ear

Tuning Fork Tests

Vestibular Function Evaluation

Eustachian Tube Function

Summary

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 4. THE AUDIOLOGIC EVALUATION

(12)

Robert W. Keith, Ph.D.

Tuning Fork Test

Pure-Tone Audiometry

Pure-Tone Audiometry in Assessing Hearing Handicap

Disability

Speech Audiometry

Other Speech Diagnostic Tests

A Reliability Checklist for Use in Audiologic Evaluation

References

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 5. ACOUSTIC IMMITTANCE MEASUREMENTS

(16)

Jerry L. Northern, Ph.D.

Principles of Acoustic Immittance

The Immittance Test Battery

Acoustic Immittance in Hearing Screening

Otologic Applications of Acoustic Immittance Measurements

Diagnostic Implementation of Acoustic Immittance

References

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 6. SHORT-LATENCY AUDITORY EVOKED POTENTIALS

(26)

John T. Jacobson, Ph.D.

Introduction to Auditory Evoked Potentials

Electrocochleography

The Auditory Brainstem Response

Otoacoustic Emissions

References

CHAPTER 7. LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF OTOLOGIC DISEASE

(12)

Joseph D. White, Jr., M.D.

Diseases of the External Ear

Diseases of the Middle Ear

Diseases of the Inner Ear and Internal Auditory Canal

Glossary of Medical Laboratory Tests

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 8. MEDICAL IMAGING IN OTOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS

111

(16)

Jeffrey S. Rose, M.D.

Radiography

Polytomography

Computed Tomography

Contrast-Enhanced Radiographic Methods

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Suggested Readings

PART THREE MEDICAL ASPECTS OF HEARING LOSS

127

(118)

CHAPTER 9. OTITIS MEDIA

127

(12)

Robert Roark, M.S., PA-C

Stephen Berman, M.D.

Classification of Otitis Media

Acute Otitis Media

Unresponsive Otitis Media

Residual Middle Ear Effusions

Persistent Middle Ear Effusion

Chronic Otitis Media

Recurrent Otitis Media

Otitis Media and Communicative Disorders

References

CHAPTER 10. OTOSCLEROSIS

139

(10)

Eugene L. Derlacki, M.D.

Pathology

Etiology

Natural History

Diagnosis

Surgical Treatment

Cochlear Otosclerosis: Diagnosis and Treatment

References

CHAPTER 11. OTOTOXICITY

149

(16)

Stephen A. Fausti, Ph.D.

James A. Henry, Ph.D.

Richard H. Frey

Common Ototoxic Drugs

Ototoxicity Risk Factors

Basic Principles for Early Detection of Ototoxicity

A Program for Ototoxicity Monitoring

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 12. MENIERE'S DISEASE

165

(12)

Jack L. Pulec, M.D.

Diagnostic Criteria

Examination

Etiology

Psychological Implications

Audiologic Findings and Changes

Vestibular Findings and Changes

Radiology in Meniere's Disease

Medical Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Ablative Surgery

References

CHAPTER 13. NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS

177

(12)

Julia Doswell Royster, Ph.D.

Types of Noise-Induced Hearing Damage

Characteristics of Noise-Induced Permanent Threshold Shift

Mechanisms of Damage in NIPTS

Individual Susceptibility

Interactions of Noise with Other Agents

Noise Characteristics Affecting Hazardousness

Predicting NIPTS as a Function of Noise Exposure

Noise Exposure Regulations

Hearing Conservation for Nonoccupational Noise

Counseling the Noise-Exposed Individual

Differential Diagnosis of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

References

CHAPTER 14. CONGENITAL DEAFNESS

189

(10)

Janet Stewart, M.D.

Embryology

Age at Identification of Hearing Loss

Evaluation of the Hearing-Impaired Child

The Causes of Congenital Deafness

Syndromes Associated with Congenital Deafness

Associated Medical Problems

Genetic Counseling

Conclusion

References

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 15. PRESBYCUSIS

199

(14)

Fred H. Bess, Ph.D.

Anne L. Strouse, M.A.

Pathophysiology

Physiologic Effects of Aging on the Ear

Audiologic Characteristics Associated with Aging

Identification and Assessment of the Elderly Hearing Impaired

Functional Impact of Hearing Loss on the Aged

Auditory Function in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Rehabilitation

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 16. THE ACOUSTIC TUMOR

213

(14)

Michael J. Hart, M.D.

Introduction and Historical Review

Epidemiology and Etiology

Pathology and Pathogenesis

Clinical Manifestations

Audiologic Diagnosis

Vestibular Testing

Diagnostic Radiologic Imaging

Management of the Acoustic Neuroma

Case Reports

References

CHAPTER 17. CENTRAL AUDITORY FUNCTION AND DISORDERS

227

(18)

Linda J. Hood, Ph.D.

Charles I. Berlin, Ph.D.

Brief Overview of Central Auditory System Anatomy

Physiology

Development of Auditory Function

Disorders of the Central Auditory System

Principles of Central Auditory Function

Evaluating Central Auditory Function

Limitations of Central Auditory Measures

Central Auditory Disorders: Case Examples

Management of Central Hearing Losses

Summary

References

PART FOUR VESTIBULAR EVALUATION, DISORDERS, AND TREATMENT

245

(46)

CHAPTER 18. VESTIBULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

245

(12)

David L. Asher, Ph.D.

Anatomy of the Vestibular System

Membranous Labyrinth

Physiology of the Vestibular System

Central Nervous System Connections

References

CHAPTER 19. ELECTRONYSTAGMOGRAPHY

257

(18)

Thomas W. Norris, Ph.D.

Labyrinthine Anatomy and Physiology

Identification of Nystagmus

Classification of Nystagmus

Tracing Eye Movement

Measurement of Nystagmus Response

ENG Test Battery

ENG Findings in Specific Disease Entities

References

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 20. DIAGNOSIS AND MEDICAL TREATMENT OF DIZZINESS

275

(10)

David C. Kelsall, M.D.

Donald W. Goin, M.D.

The Neurotologic Evaluation

Medical Management of the Dizzy Patient

Common Disorders Causing Vertigo

References

CHAPTER 21. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF VERTIGO AND FLUCTUATING HEARING LOSS

285

(6)

Barbara A. Esses, M.D.

Robert E. Mischke, M.D.

Surgical Management of Meniere's Disease

Mondini Malformation

Benign Positional Vertigo

Vascular Loop

Labyrinthine Fistula

Acoustic Neuroma

References

PART FIVE AUDIOLOGIC MANAGEMENT

291

(32)

CHAPTER 22. COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

291

(8)

Bradley S. Thedinger, M.D.

Cochlear Implant Development and Design

Patient Selection

Surgical Implantation

Rehabilitation

Results

New Horizons

Cochlear Implant Team

References

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 23. TINNITUS

299

(10)

Robert W. Sweetow, Ph.D.

Description

Classification

Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Examination

Severity Scaling

Treatments and Clinical Management

Conclusion

References

Suggested Readings

CHAPTER 24. AUDITORY COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS AND MANAGEMENT

309

(14)

Patricia McCarthy, Ph.D.

Assessment of Auditory Hearing Handicap

Auditory-Visual Communication

Communication Strategies

Hearing Aids

Assistive Technology

Conclusion

References

APPENDIX: PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION IN THE DECIBEL

323

(20)

Charles I. Berlin, Ph.D.

INDEX

343

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Hearing Disorders

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0205152260

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