Comparison of 2 and 4 Intratympanic Steroid Injections in the Treatment of Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

CONCLUSION: These results indicate that a protocol using only 2 intratympanic steroid injections exerts a sufficient effect on the hearing outcomes of ISSNHL. This simplified treatment protocol would be greatly beneficial to relieve the physical and mental stress of patients.
PMID: 29411622 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - February 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Suzuki H, Wakasugi T, Kitamura T, Koizumi H, Do BH, Ohbuchi T Tags: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Source Type: research