|
CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, 2e
Chapter 45. Audiologic Testing
Sections: Audiologic Testing: Introduction, Audiometry, Speech Testing, Acoustic Immittance Testing, Electrophysiology, Otoacoustic Emissions.
Topics Discussed: audiologic function test with medical evaluation.
Excerpt:
"Otolaryngologists often rely on audiologic test results to determine
the course of treatment for a given patient. Many of the tests constituting
the diagnostic audiologic battery of 20 years ago have now been
replaced with newer procedures with greater specificity, sensitivity,
and site of lesion accuracy. This is exemplified by the fact that
the terms "sensory" or "neural" can
now frequently replace the term "sensorineural." In
addition, audiologic tests have gone beyond the realm of identifying
anomalies in structure to identifying anomalies in function. The
logical extension of this advancement is to provide the audiologist
and otolaryngologist with information related to prognosis and rehabilitation...."
The content above is only an excerpt. For full access, log in, purchase an annual subscription, or purchase a short-term subscription.
|
|
|
|