Measurements and models of human inner-ear function with superior semicircular canal dehiscence

M. E. Ravicz, W. Chien, J. E. Songer, S. N. Merchant, J. J. Rosowski

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Abstract

We tested the hypothesis that hearing loss in superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD) syndrome is due to a “third cochlear window”. SCD in human temporal bones produced a fluid motion in the dehiscence, a reduction in round window velocity comparable to the low-frequency hearing loss seen in SCD patients, and an increase in stapes velocity; all these results support the “third window” hypothesis. A functionally- and anatomically-based model predicts the temporal bone results.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAuditory Mechanisms
Subtitle of host publicationProcesses and Models - Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium
EditorsAlfred L. Nuttall, Tianying Ren, Peter Gillespie, Karl Grosh, Egbert de Boer
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
Pages506-507
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9812568247, 9789812568243
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Mechanics of Hearing Workshop on Auditory Mechanisms: Processes and Models, MoH 2005 - Portland, United States
Duration: Jul 23 2005Jul 28 2005

Publication series

NameAuditory Mechanisms: Processes and Models - Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium

Conference

Conference9th International Mechanics of Hearing Workshop on Auditory Mechanisms: Processes and Models, MoH 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period7/23/057/28/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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