Bernardo Faria Ramos

Comparative study between pure tone audiometry and auditory steady-state responses in normal hearing subjects

INTRODUCTION Auditory steady-state responses (ASSR) are an important tool to detect objectively frequency-specific hearing thresholds. Pure-tone audiometry is the gold-standard for hearing evaluation, although sometimes it may be inconclusive, especially in children and uncooperative adults. AIM Compare pure tone thresholds (PT) with ASSR thresholds in normal hearing subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective cross-sectional study we included 26 adults (n = 52 ears) of both genders, without any hearing complaints or otologic diseases and normal puretone thresholds. All subjects had clinical history, otomicroscopy, audiometry and immitance measurements. This evaluation was followed by the ASSR test. The mean pure-tone and ASSR thresholds for each frequency were calculated. RESULTS The mean difference between PTand ASSR thresholdswas 7,12 for 500 Hz, 7,6 for 1000 Hz, 8,27 for 2000 Hz and 9,71 dB for 4000 Hz. There were no difference between PT and ASSR means at either frequency. CONCLUSION ASSR thresholds were comparable to pure-tone thresholds in normal hearing adults. Nevertheless it should not be used as the only method of hearing evaluation.Introduction: Auditory steady-state responses (ASSR) are an important tool to detect objectively frequency-specific hearing thresholds. Pure-tone audiometry is the gold-standard for hearing evaluation, although sometimes it may be inconclusive, especially in children and uncooperative adults. Aim: Compare pure tone thresholds (PT) with ASSR thresholds in normal hearing subjects. Materials and methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study we included 26 adults (n = 52 ears) of both genders, without any hearing complaints or otologic diseases and normal puretone thresholds. All subjects had clinical history, otomicroscopy, audiometry and immitance measurements. This evaluation was followed by the ASSR test. The mean pure-tone and ASSR thresholds for each frequency were calculated. Results: The mean difference between PTand ASSR thresholdswas 7,12 for 500 Hz, 7,6 for 1000 Hz, 8,27 for 2000 Hz and 9,71 dB for 4000 Hz. There were no difference between PT and ASSR means at either frequency. Conclusion: ASSR thresholds were comparable to pure-tone thresholds in normal hearing adults. Nevertheless it should not be used as the only method of hearing evaluation.

Estudo comparativo entre audiometria tonal limiar e resposta auditiva de estado estável em normouvintes

INTRODUCTION Auditory steady-state responses (ASSR) are an important tool to detect objectively frequency-specific hearing thresholds. Pure-tone audiometry is the gold-standard for hearing evaluation, although sometimes it may be inconclusive, especially in children and uncooperative adults. AIM Compare pure tone thresholds (PT) with ASSR thresholds in normal hearing subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective cross-sectional study we included 26 adults (n = 52 ears) of both genders, without any hearing complaints or otologic diseases and normal puretone thresholds. All subjects had clinical history, otomicroscopy, audiometry and immitance measurements. This evaluation was followed by the ASSR test. The mean pure-tone and ASSR thresholds for each frequency were calculated. RESULTS The mean difference between PTand ASSR thresholdswas 7,12 for 500 Hz, 7,6 for 1000 Hz, 8,27 for 2000 Hz and 9,71 dB for 4000 Hz. There were no difference between PT and ASSR means at either frequency. CONCLUSION ASSR thresholds were comparable to pure-tone thresholds in normal hearing adults. Nevertheless it should not be used as the only method of hearing evaluation.Introduction: Auditory steady-state responses (ASSR) are an important tool to detect objectively frequency-specific hearing thresholds. Pure-tone audiometry is the gold-standard for hearing evaluation, although sometimes it may be inconclusive, especially in children and uncooperative adults. Aim: Compare pure tone thresholds (PT) with ASSR thresholds in normal hearing subjects. Materials and methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study we included 26 adults (n = 52 ears) of both genders, without any hearing complaints or otologic diseases and normal puretone thresholds. All subjects had clinical history, otomicroscopy, audiometry and immitance measurements. This evaluation was followed by the ASSR test. The mean pure-tone and ASSR thresholds for each frequency were calculated. Results: The mean difference between PTand ASSR thresholdswas 7,12 for 500 Hz, 7,6 for 1000 Hz, 8,27 for 2000 Hz and 9,71 dB for 4000 Hz. There were no difference between PT and ASSR means at either frequency. Conclusion: ASSR thresholds were comparable to pure-tone thresholds in normal hearing adults. Nevertheless it should not be used as the only method of hearing evaluation.

Hearing preservation using topical dexamethasone alone and associated with hyaluronic acid in cochlear implantation

Abstract Conclusion: Topical dexamethasone associated with hyaluronic acid in cochlear implant surgery demonstrated a statistically significant difference in the preservation of low-frequency thresholds when compared with topical dexamethasone alone and a control group. Topical dexamethasone alone was not superior in hearing preservation when compared to the control group. Objective: To compare the effects of topical dexamethasone alone and associated with hyaluronic acid intraoperatively in hearing preservation in cochlear implantation. Methods: Eighteen severely to profoundly hearing-impaired adult patients with measurable hearing were divided into three groups preoperatively: cochlear implantation as a control group (group 1), cochlear implantation using topical dexamethasone intraoperatively (group 2), and cochlear implantation using topical dexamethasone associated with hyaluronic acid intraoperatively (group 3). Preimplant and postimplant low-frequency pure-tone averages (PTAs) were calculated from unaided audiograms at 125, 250, and 500 Hz. Results: The mean changes in the low-frequency PTA comparing postoperative against preoperative thresholds were 28.03 ± 6.77 dB in group 1, 30 ± 14.53 dB in group 2, and 7.23 ± 6.12 dB in group 3. There was statistical difference when comparing group 3 with groups 1 and 2 using one-way ANOVA (p = 0.002) followed by Scheffé post hoc test.

Evaluation of residual hearing in cochlear implants candidates using auditory steady-state response.

Abstract Conclusion: The correlations between behavioral and auditory steady-state response (ASSR) thresholds were significant at 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz. ASSR presented high sensitivity and specificity in the detection of residual hearing in cochlear implant candidates when compared with warble-tone audiometry. Objectives: To assess residual hearing in cochlear implant candidates by comparing the electrophysiological thresholds obtained in dichotic single-frequency ASSR with behavioral thresholds at 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz. Methods: This was a comparative study between ASSR and warble-tone audiometry thresholds in 40 cochlear implant candidates (80 ears) before cochlear implantation with bilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss. Results: Thresholds were obtained in 62.5% of all frequencies evaluated in warble-tone audiometry and in 63.1% in the ASSR. ASSR sensitivity was 96% and specificity was 91.6%. Mean differences between behavioral and ASSR thresholds did not reach significance at any frequencies. Strong correlations between behavioral and ASSR thresholds were observed in 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz and moderate in 4000 Hz, with correlation coefficients varying from 0.65 to 0.81. On 90% of occasions, ASSR thresholds were acquired within 10 dB of behavioral thresholds.

Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma with intradural extension

Senior Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology - Medical School of the University of Sao Paulo.Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo (HC-FMUSP).Send correspondence to: Henrique Faria Ramos - Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255 6o andar. Sao Paulo - SP, Brazil. CEP: 05403-000.E-mail: henriquefariaramos@terra.com.brPaper submitted to the BJORL-SGP (Publishing Management System – Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology) on July 15, 2010; and accepted on October 01, 2010. cod. 7211

Growth of the lower spleen pole remaining after subtotal splenectomy in rats

PURPOSE To determine whether the lower pole of the spleen grows after subtotal splenectomy following ligature of major spleen blood vessels. METHODS Thirty-nine Wistar rats (328.8 +/- 27.8 g) submitted to subtotal splenectomy with preservation of the lower splenic pole were divided into two groups: group 1 (control, n=20), immediate removal of the lower pole; group 2 (n=19), removal of the pole on postoperative day 80. The length, width and thickness of the pole were measured. In the control group, mean percent pole weight was calculated immediately after surgery in a direct and indirect manner. In the first case, the weight of the lower pole was divided by overall spleen weight; in the second case, pole weight was divided by the ideal weight of the spleen obtained by linear regression analysis. The results of the two calculations were compared. Macro- and microscopic examinations of the pole were performed. RESULTS In group 1, no significant difference in mean percent pole weight was observed between the direct and indirect method. In group 2, mean percent pole weight obtained by indirect calculation on day 80 was higher than in group 1 (p<0.001). In group 2, mean length, width and thickness of the pole remnant increased from the first to the 80th day (p<0.05). Histological analysis showed preserved tissue architecture and features compatible with cell hyperplasia in group 2. CONCLUSION The lower pole splenic remnant presented statistically significant growth up to postoperative day 80 after subtotal splenectomy, even after ligature of the major spleen vessels. Light microscopy revealed changes compatible with cell hyperplasia.

Aspectos morfológicos e funcionais dos autoimplantes esplênicos em ratos tratados com oxigenio hiperbárico

OBJECTIVE: To study the functional and morphological features of splenic autoimplants in rats subjected, or not, to postoperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy. METHODS: One hundred and five male Wistar rats, weighing 251.6 g ± 29.5 g, were studied ot early (11th day) and late (70th day ) postoperative periods. For each period the animals were distributed in the following groups: A (n=40), splenic manipulation; B (n=65),splenic autoimplants, not treated (nt) (A11nt- n=10, B11nt- n=21, A70nt- n= 10, B70nt-n= 18) and treated with hyperbaric oxygen (t) ( A11t- n= 10, B11t- n=15, A70t - n=10, B70t- n=11). Blood was collected for measurement of lipids and immunoglobulins , platelet and Howell-Jolly body count before and after surgery. The spleen and autoimplants were removed for histologic analyses. RESULTS: There was an increase of total cholesterol (p=0.00068), LDL-cholesterol (p=0.002), VLDL-cholesterol and triglycerides (p=0.0033) in B11nt group. There was an increase of total cholesterol (p= 0.0007) and LDL-cholesterol (p=0.0000) in B70nt group, and no alterations were observed in the other groups. IgM decreased in B groups (p=0.0000) and no changes were observed in the splenic manipulation group. Number of Howell-Jolly bodies were lesser in Bt groups than in Bnt groups( p=0.03). Platelets were increased in B11t and B11nt groups (p=0.0000) and remained unchanged in the other groups. Autoimplants microscopic viability was better in Bt groups than in Bnt. CONCLUSION: The splenic autoimplants of rats treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy showed a better functionality and viability than those subjected to other procedures.

Assessment of Pulmonary Function before and after Sinus Surgery in Lung Transplant Recipients

Introduction  The association between sinus and lung diseases is well known. However, there are scarce studies regarding the effects of sinus surgery on pulmonary function in lung transplant recipients. The present study describes our experience with sinus surgery in lung transplant recipients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Objectives  To assess the impact of sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis on pulmonary function and on inpatient hospitalization days due to lower respiratory tract infection in lung transplant recipients. Methods  A retrospective study conducted between 2006 and 2012 on a sample of lung transplant recipients undergoing sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis. Pulmonary function, measured by forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), as well as inpatient hospitalization days due to lower respiratory tract infection, were compared 6 months before and 6 months after sinus surgery. Results  The FEV1 values increased significantly, and the inpatient hospitalization days due to bronchopneumonia decreased significantly 6 months after sinus surgery. The preoperative and postoperative median FEV1 values were 2.35 and 2.68 respectively ( p  =  0.0056 ). The median number of inpatient hospitalization days due to bronchopneumonia 6 months before and 6 months after surgery were 32.82 and 5.41 respectively ( p  =  0.0013 ). Conclusion  In this sample of lung transplant recipients with chronic rhinosinusitis, sinus surgery led to an improvement in pulmonary function and a decrease in inpatient hospitalization days due to bronchopneumonia.

Comparative study between pure tone audiometry and auditory steady-state responses in normal hearing subjects✩✩Please cite this article as: Beck RM, Ramos BF, Grasel SS, Ramos HF, Moraes MF, Almeida ER, et al. Comparative study between pure tone audiometry and auditory steady-state responses in normal hearing subjects. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2014;80:35-40.

INTRODUCTION Auditory steady-state responses (ASSR) are an important tool to detect objectively frequency-specific hearing thresholds. Pure-tone audiometry is the gold-standard for hearing evaluation, although sometimes it may be inconclusive, especially in children and uncooperative adults. AIM Compare pure tone thresholds (PT) with ASSR thresholds in normal hearing subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective cross-sectional study we included 26 adults (n = 52 ears) of both genders, without any hearing complaints or otologic diseases and normal puretone thresholds. All subjects had clinical history, otomicroscopy, audiometry and immitance measurements. This evaluation was followed by the ASSR test. The mean pure-tone and ASSR thresholds for each frequency were calculated. RESULTS The mean difference between PTand ASSR thresholdswas 7,12 for 500 Hz, 7,6 for 1000 Hz, 8,27 for 2000 Hz and 9,71 dB for 4000 Hz. There were no difference between PT and ASSR means at either frequency. CONCLUSION ASSR thresholds were comparable to pure-tone thresholds in normal hearing adults. Nevertheless it should not be used as the only method of hearing evaluation.Introduction: Auditory steady-state responses (ASSR) are an important tool to detect objectively frequency-specific hearing thresholds. Pure-tone audiometry is the gold-standard for hearing evaluation, although sometimes it may be inconclusive, especially in children and uncooperative adults. Aim: Compare pure tone thresholds (PT) with ASSR thresholds in normal hearing subjects. Materials and methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study we included 26 adults (n = 52 ears) of both genders, without any hearing complaints or otologic diseases and normal puretone thresholds. All subjects had clinical history, otomicroscopy, audiometry and immitance measurements. This evaluation was followed by the ASSR test. The mean pure-tone and ASSR thresholds for each frequency were calculated. Results: The mean difference between PTand ASSR thresholdswas 7,12 for 500 Hz, 7,6 for 1000 Hz, 8,27 for 2000 Hz and 9,71 dB for 4000 Hz. There were no difference between PT and ASSR means at either frequency. Conclusion: ASSR thresholds were comparable to pure-tone thresholds in normal hearing adults. Nevertheless it should not be used as the only method of hearing evaluation.

Johanson-Blizzard syndrome

1 Full Professor of Otorhinolaryngology Health Sciences Center Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES). Head of the Specialized Medicine Health Sciences Center Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES) and Head of the ENT Department Cassiano Antonio de Moraes University Hospital (HUCAM). 2 MD. ENT ABORL-CCF. Preceptor at the ENT Clinic University of Sao Paulo Medical School (FMUSP). 3 MSc in ENT and PhD in Medicine Federal University of Sao Paulo Medical School (EPM-UNIFESP). MD; ENT in Vitoria, ES. 4 MD, Neuropediatrician Cassiano Antonio de Moraes University Hospital (HUCAM). 5 ENT Resident University of Sao Paulo Medical School (FMUSP). Servico de Otorrinolaringologia do Hospital Universitario “Cassiano Antonio de Moraes” Centro de Ciencias da Saude da Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo. Send correspondence to: Prof. Dr. Sergio Ramos Av. Saturnino de Brito 256 Enseada do Sua Vitoria ES 29050-385. Tel. (0xx27) 3345-1600 Fax (0xx27) 3345-0195 Paper submitted to the BJORL-SGP (Publishing Management System – Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology) on July 24, 2006; and accepted on May 15, 2010. cod. 3295 CASE REPORT Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2010;76(6):794. BJORL