• 음성과학
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.77-87
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• 2000

Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAEs) can be measured in the external ear canal two fold: amplitude and latency, but most DPOAE studies deal with amplitude aspects. The purpose of this study was to investigate the latency of the 2f1-f2 DPOAEs in ears with hearing losses and to see if it could be a clinically useful method to distinguish normal from abnormal ears. For this purpose, DPOAE latency were measured as a function of frequency from 1 to 8 kHz in 30 ears with conductive and sensorineural hearing losses (SNHLs). DPOAEs were recorded with Otodynamic Analyzer ILO92. Results showed that the latency decreased as the frequency increased up to 8 kHz. The mean values of DPOAE latency for ears of SNHLs were shorter at all frequencies when they were compared to the mean values of normal ears. The latency in ears of conductive hearing losses was shorter than normal ears at the selective frequencies, as well. The results support the hypothesis that latency values are shorter in pathological ears.

• Journal of Audiology & Otology
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2019

Background and Objectives: Knowing the ototoxic potential of the agents used in medical treatments is important for the protection of hearing. Although we have knowledge regarding some effects of dexmedetomidine, which is an anesthetic-sparing drug, its influence over the hearing system has never been studied and is obscure yet. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of intravenous dexmedetomidine application during sevoflurane anesthesia on otoacoustic emissions (OAEs). Subjects and Methods: This prospective randomized study was performed on 60 patients (34 male, 26 female, mean age: 30.6±9.2 years) who were scheduled for an elective surgery under general anesthesia and the patients were enrolled and randomly divided into 2 groups. They received dexmedetomidine (Group D) or Saline (Group S) infusion during a standardized Sevoflurane anesthesia. Transient and distortion product OAEs were measured preoperatively and postoperatively (24th hour). OAE results were compared within and between groups. Results: In group D postoperative OAEs were lower than preoperative OAEs and postoperative levels of group S, especially at low frequencies (p<0.05). Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine infusion affects the micromechanical function of cochlea especially in the low-frequency region. Dexmedetomidine should be carefully used during general anesthesia to avoid its probable harmful effects on cochlear micromechanics.

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2019

Background and Objectives: Knowing the ototoxic potential of the agents used in medical treatments is important for the protection of hearing. Although we have knowledge regarding some effects of dexmedetomidine, which is an anesthetic-sparing drug, its influence over the hearing system has never been studied and is obscure yet. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of intravenous dexmedetomidine application during sevoflurane anesthesia on otoacoustic emissions (OAEs). Subjects and Methods: This prospective randomized study was performed on 60 patients (34 male, 26 female, mean age: 30.6±9.2 years) who were scheduled for an elective surgery under general anesthesia and the patients were enrolled and randomly divided into 2 groups. They received dexmedetomidine (Group D) or Saline (Group S) infusion during a standardized Sevoflurane anesthesia. Transient and distortion product OAEs were measured preoperatively and postoperatively (24th hour). OAE results were compared within and between groups. Results: In group D postoperative OAEs were lower than preoperative OAEs and postoperative levels of group S, especially at low frequencies (p<0.05). Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine infusion affects the micromechanical function of cochlea especially in the low-frequency region. Dexmedetomidine should be carefully used during general anesthesia to avoid its probable harmful effects on cochlear micromechanics.

• 음성과학
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.163-171
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• 2004

The primary goal of the present study was to explore more detailed evidence for the influence of aging and gender effects on the capability of Korean healthy, ears to generate DPOAEs. DPOAEs were examined in series of human subjects, with clinically nonnal hearing, ranging in age from 10 to 65 years. All 60 Koreans were divided into 6 age groups. Each age group included 10 participants, 5 females and 5 males. The gender effects on the difference between the absolute amplitude and noise floor value in DPOAEs did not exist. The difference increased as the frequency increased. The aging effects on the difference between the absolute amplitude and noise floor value in DPOAEs did exist. The difference increased as the frequency increased but orderly age effects could not be found. The principle finding was that, when compared between emissions in young and old ears, DPOAEs accurately tracked the systematic deterioration of high-frequency hearing in aging individuals. Such results support the need to reestablish the criterion for interpretation of DPOAEs in the elderly.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.507-512
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• 2006

목 적 : 신생아 난청은 신생아 1,000명당 1-3명에서 발생하며 조기에 발견하여 중재하지 않으면 유소아의 언어 습득과 발달 지연에 영향을 미친다. 저자들은 신생아 고위험군을 대상으로 청각 선별검사로서 DPOAE를 이용하여 난청의 유병률과 위험 인자와의 관련성에 대해 조사하였다. 방 법 : 2001년 5월부터 2004년 12월까지 순천향대학교 부천 병원 신생아 집중치료실에 입원하여 청각 선별검사로 변조 이음향방사를 시행받은 871명을 대상으로 의무기록을 후향적으로 검토하였다. 변조 이음향방사에서 통과된 경우 Pass 군으로, 통과되지 못한 경우를 Refer 군으로 나누어 출생 체중, 재태 기간, 산모의 위험 인자, 가족력, 인공호흡기 사용, 빌리루빈 수치, 이독성 약물의 사용 등 청각에 영향을 미치는 인자에 대해 연구하였다. 결 과 : 총 871명 중 106명(12.1%)이 Refer 군으로 우측 이상이 36명(4.1%), 좌측 이상이 23명(2.6%), 양측 이상이 47명(5.4%)이었다. Refer군 106명 중 20명(18.9%)이 3개월 후 변조 이음향방사를 재시행 하였으며 40명(37.7%)에서 ABR를 시행하였다. 총 871명 중 Pass 군과 Refer 군 사이에 성별, 출생 장소(본원 및 외부병원), 청각장애의 가족력, 재태 연령에 따른 출생 체중(부당 경량아, 부당 중량아, 적정 체중아), 산모의 위험 인자(임신성 고혈압, 임신성 당뇨, 조기 양막 파수), 빌리루빈 수치 및 gentamicin 사용 등의 인자와는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 총 871명 중 Pass 군과 Refer 군 사이에 출생 체중 1,500 g 미만, 재태 연령 37주 이하, 심폐 소생술 시행, 낮은 Apgar 점수(1분에 5점 이하, 5분에 6점 이하), 두경부 이상(구개순, 구개열, 이개 앞 피부 돌출), 인공호흡기 사용, 패혈증, vancomycin 사용 등의 인자에서 유의한 차이(P<0.05)를 보였다. 결 론 : 60 dB 이상의 난청이 18명(2%)에서 관찰되었으며 이는 전체 신생아 유병률(1-3명/1,000명)보다 높은 수치이다. 그러므로 신생아 집중치료실 입원 환자에게는 청각 선별검사를 반드시 시행하여야 하며 변조 이음향방사가 선별검사의 방법으로 이용될 수 있다. 또한 이번 연구를 기초로 하여 전체 신생아를 대상으로 한 신생아 청각 선별검사의 보편화 할 것을 추천하며 이상이 있는 경우 더욱 적극적인 추적 관찰이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.82-94
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• 2022

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of east-west medical combined treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL) through cooperation in a hospital. Methods : We treated three patients diagnosed as SSNHL by combination of herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmoacupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, laser therapy and conventional medications. We evaluated the results of this treatment with pure tone audiometry, word recognition score(WRS), the changes in distortion product otoacoustic emissions(DPOAE) and visual analogue scale. Results : One of them showed a meaningful improvement in the hearing level of the low frequency region. The others showed 'Complete recovery' in pure tone audiometry and WRS. The subjective symptoms including tinnitus and ear fullness improved in three patients. Conclusion : This study suggests that east-west medical combined treatment is effective on SSNHL patients.