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ZUNIGA P, Jorge; ESPINOZA G, Carolina; TAMBLAY, Natalia  e  MARTINEZ, Cristian. Sudden hearing loss: A one-year experience. Rev. Otorrinolaringol. Cir. Cabeza Cuello [online]. 2008, vol.68, n.3, pp.255-262. ISSN 0718-4816.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-48162008000400005.

Introduction. Sudden hearing loss (SHL) is a medical condition somewhat controversia! in its etiologyand treatment. There are fewreports of SHL in the local literature. Aim. Jo assess the incidence of SHL at the University of Chile Hospital during a year-long period, analyzing the epidemiological, clinical and treatment characteristics. Material and Method. Restrospective review of SHL clinical data between December 2004 and November 2005. Results. Forty three patients diagnosed with SHL were included. Most were treated with corticoids. In 28% of cases, there was an improvement ofthe condition. Ofthese, in 18.7% there was a partial improvement, and in 9.3% a compiete recovery. There was no improvement in 72% of the cases. The relation between age and recovery was almost significant. A significant relation between improvement andright ear involvement was found. Conclusión. Most of our findings are similar to those reponed in the literature; the association between recovery an right ear involvement should be validated by Mure studies.

Palavras-chave : Sudden hearing loss; sudden deafness; corticoids; risk factors.

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