Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2020, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 33-38.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.1.2020.075

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Relationship between prognosis and vestibular symptoms/function in patients with unilateral profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A retrospective analysis

  

  • Received:2020-07-31 Published:2020-11-17

Abstract: Objective To analyze the relationship between vestibular symptoms and function and hearing outcomes in patients with unilateral profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL). Methods A retrospective analysis of 52 patients with unilateral profound SSNHL was performed. Vestibular symptoms and the results of ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential(oVEMP), cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential(cVEMP), video head impulse test(vHIT), and caloric test were analyzed to observe the relationship between hearing outcomes and vestibular symptoms and function. Results Of 52 patients with unilateral profound SSNHL, there was a significant difference between the patients with and without vestibular symptoms, patients with vestibular dysfunction, and those with normal vestibular function. Patients with abnormal oVEMP, cVEMP, vHIT, and caloric test results showed a lower total effective rate. In contrast, patients with normal results in all four tests had a higher hearing recovery. Conclusion Patients with unilateral profound SSNHL with abnormal vestibular dysfunction and symptoms had a poor curative effect. Conversely, those with normal oVEMP, cVEMP, vHIT, and caloric test results had better chances of hearing recovery. Abnormal vestibular function suggests more extensive and severe inner ear lesions in patients with unilateral profound SSNHL.

Key words: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, Vestibular function, Ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential, Cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential, Video head pulse test, Cold and hot test

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  • R764.3
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