The hidden dysfunction of otolithic organs in patients with profound sensorineural hearing loss.

CONCLUSION: The utricular and saccular dysfunction that can be concealed in patients with PSHL can be observed in oVEMPs and cVEMPs. Otolithic function should receive attention in the diagnosis and treatment of PSHL. VEMPs have special value for the observation of hidden dysfunctions of the otolithic organs of patients with PSHL.
PMID: 26520583 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Hearing Research - October 28, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: Xu XD, Ding CR, Yu J, Han Z, Gu J, Gao N, Jia XH, Luo X, Wang J, Chi FL Tags: Hear Res Source Type: research