Abstract
Audition loss as a consequence of explosions is frequent. Following the explosion which occurred in Toulouse on September 21, 2001, the number of ENT consultations was estimated to be over 3000 within the 5 weeks following the event: 56% for audition loss, 56% for tinnitus, and 46% for ear pain. This article analyses the pathophysiological mechanisms, symptomatology and management of audition loss, together with the consequences of the explosion on the laryngotracheal system.
Translated title of the contribution | Otorhinolaryngologic diseases following explosions |
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Original language | French |
Pages (from-to) | 225-231 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | EMC - Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Auricular blast
- Blast
- Laryngotracheal blast
- Tinnitus