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Ciorba, AndreaDepartment of Audiology, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Sudden bilateral sensorineural hearing loss as an unusual consequence of accidental ingestion of potassium hydroxide
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2010-07-14
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Basel :S. Karger,2010
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LIBRIS-ID:oai:DiVA.org:oru-98983
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000316382DOI
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Objective: To discuss the possible etiopathogenetic mechanism of inner ear damage induced by the ingestion of potassium hydroxide (KOH).Clinical presentation and intervention: We report the case of a 37-year-old patient with sudden bilateral sensorineural hearing loss after accidental ingestion of a KOH solution. The first ear, nose and throat examination disclosed only mild edema of the upper airways. He was treated in the intensive care unit and prescribed high-dose steroids, proton pump inhibitors and sucralfate for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, there was no recovery of the hearing loss, and no audiogram changes were noticed after 12 months of follow-up.Conclusion: After exploring the possible etiopathogenetic mechanism involved, the authors believe that in this case, a transient severe hemodynamic imbalance can actually be considered to be the most reliable explanation for the inner ear damage and subsequent onset of permanent bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
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Bovo, RobertoDepartment of Audiology, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Castiglione, Alessandro,1976-Department of Audiology, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy(Swepub:oru)ace
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Pirodda, ADepartment of Specialist Surgical and Anesthesiological Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Martini, AlessandroDepartment of Audiology, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Department of Audiology, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, ItalyDepartment of Specialist Surgical and Anesthesiological Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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In:Medical principles and practiceBasel : S. Karger19:5, s. 406-4081011-75711423-0151
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