Pneumolabyrinth Resulting from Trauma: Report of Two Cases.
- Author:
Seog Kyun MUN
1
;
Kwang Ho LEE
;
Hoon Shik YANG
;
Young Ho HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. cauent@hanafos.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumolabyrinth;
Perilymphatic fistula
- MeSH:
Barotrauma;
Cochlear Implantation;
Cochlear Implants;
Craniocerebral Trauma;
Ear, Inner;
Temporal Bone
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2008;51(3):273-277
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pneumolabyrinth is an uncommon condition in which air bubbles in the labyrinth are described, although its underlying pathophysiology is still not widely understood. It may be associated with barotrauma, stapedial surgery, cochlear implantation, head trauma, and temporal bone fracture. When it occurs, it is ususally identified on high-resolution computed tomography of the temporal bone and an early surgical intervention leads to a more rapid resolution of vestibular symptoms and preservation of existing auditory function. Recently, the authors have experienced two cases of pneumolabyrinth resulting from trauma. Hence, we report two cases with a review of literature.
