Abstract:Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is defined as 30 dB or more SHL over at least three consequent audiometric frequencies occurring within three days or less. Excessive upper airway pressure during the induction phase of general anesthesia, Valsalva maneuvers, nitrous oxide administration, microemboli, and variations in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure are the suggested underlying mechanisms of postoperative SSHL. We report a case of unilateral SSHL after nasal surgery combined with reduction mammoplas… Show more
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