Do Otologists and Other Otolaryngologists Manage Single-Sided Deafness Differently?

Türe N., İNCESULU Ş. A., Mostafa B. E.

Journal of International Advanced Otology, cilt.20, sa.2, ss.127-134, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5152/iao.2024.231140
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of International Advanced Otology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.127-134
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: bone conduction device, cochlear implant, cochlear nerve deficiency, cytomegalovirus, mumps, Single-sided deafness
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to survey the knowledge and treatment management practices for single-sided deafness (SSD) among different subspecialties of otolaryngology. METHODS: A questionnaire was sent via Google Sheets to members of the Turkish and Egyptian Otorhinolaryngology Societies between December 2021 and February 2022. For the statistical analysis, the respondents were divided into 3 groups as otologists, non-otologists, and residents at the department of otolaryngology—head and neck department. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between otologists and non-otologists in radiological imaging (child P =.469, adult P =.140) and preferred treatment method (child P =.546, adult P =.106). However, otolaryngologists showed significant differences in radiological evaluation (P <.001), vestibular evaluation (P =.000), and frequency of treatment options recommended for pediatric and adult SSD patients (P =.000). CONCLUSION: There were no significant differences in SSD diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation between otologists and non-otologists. However, when comparing pediatric and adult patients, there was a difference in the treatment management of SSD patients.