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Noise-induced perilymph fistula.
Perilymph fistulae are difficult to diagnose because they present with a wide variety of signs and symptoms, they are associated with many etiologies, and they often mimic other conditions. In this article, we describe a case of perilymph fistula that featured one of its more rare causes: acoustic trauma--specifically, damage from a loud blast from the siren of a fire engine. We also review the...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522
DOI: 10.1177/014556130608500413