Hypotympanic Sound Baffle for Amelioration of Pulsatile Tinnitus due to Carotid and Jugular Bulb Dehiscence

Conclusion: Creation of a hypotympanic sound baffle offers promise as a means of reducing pulsatile tinnitus emanating from a dehiscent carotid artery transmitted to the tympanum, with substantial improvement in reported functional ability. Treatment of venous etiologies of pulsatile tinnitus with similar techniques demonstrates higher success rates, which may be attributable to incomplete resurfacing of carotid artery dehiscence along its extent towards the petrous apex due to safety concerns.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: MIDDLE EAR AND MASTOID DISEASE Source Type: research