Abstract
While the origins of sudden sensorineural hearing loss remain unproven and treatment empirical, the most appropriate therapy remains a matter of controversy. In this paper we have analysed the current forms of treatment, i.e. diatrizoate meglumine, steroids and a vasodilator. The results suggest that although several related factors were shown to indicate a good prognosis regardless of the therapy, none of the currently available regimens produces consistently better results than the spontaneous recovery rate of 65% reported by Mattox & Simmons.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-51 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology