Abstract
Objective: To record acoustic reflex thresholds for admittance (Y) and its components, susceptance (B) and conductance (G) in healthy subjects and to establish normative data. StudyDesign: Acoustic reflex threshold was determined in 100 healthy persons, divided into 5 age groups of 20 persons each (20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-69 years old). Detection was performed for Y, B, and G at 226-, 678- and 1,000-Hz probe tones, using 500-, 1,000-, 2,000- and 4,000-Hz stimuli. Results: Statistically significant differences in acoustic reflex thresholds were revealed between different components, stimuli and tones. The lowest threshold level was recorded for Y at 226 Hz using stimulus 1,000 Hz. Four percent missing values were observed at 226 Hz. Subjects belonging to different age groups had different reflex thresholds. Conclusion: Inclusion of acoustic reflex detection for B and G offers more detailed information about the middle ear status compared with Y alone, and appears to be sensitive in detecting subtle diseases.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 176-184 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | ORL |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Acoustic stapedial reflex
- Admittance
- Conductance
- Susceptance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology
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Acoustic stapedial reflex in normal adults : Biological behavior and determination of threshold levels. / Ferekidou, Elisa; Eleftheriadou, Anna; Zarikas, V.; Kandiloros, Dimitrios; Yiotakis, Ioannis; Ferekidis, Eleftherios; Korres, Stavros.
In: ORL, Vol. 70, No. 3, 04.2008, p. 176-184.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Acoustic stapedial reflex in normal adults
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AU - Ferekidou, Elisa
AU - Eleftheriadou, Anna
AU - Zarikas, V.
AU - Kandiloros, Dimitrios
AU - Yiotakis, Ioannis
AU - Ferekidis, Eleftherios
AU - Korres, Stavros
PY - 2008/4
Y1 - 2008/4
N2 - Objective: To record acoustic reflex thresholds for admittance (Y) and its components, susceptance (B) and conductance (G) in healthy subjects and to establish normative data. StudyDesign: Acoustic reflex threshold was determined in 100 healthy persons, divided into 5 age groups of 20 persons each (20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-69 years old). Detection was performed for Y, B, and G at 226-, 678- and 1,000-Hz probe tones, using 500-, 1,000-, 2,000- and 4,000-Hz stimuli. Results: Statistically significant differences in acoustic reflex thresholds were revealed between different components, stimuli and tones. The lowest threshold level was recorded for Y at 226 Hz using stimulus 1,000 Hz. Four percent missing values were observed at 226 Hz. Subjects belonging to different age groups had different reflex thresholds. Conclusion: Inclusion of acoustic reflex detection for B and G offers more detailed information about the middle ear status compared with Y alone, and appears to be sensitive in detecting subtle diseases.
AB - Objective: To record acoustic reflex thresholds for admittance (Y) and its components, susceptance (B) and conductance (G) in healthy subjects and to establish normative data. StudyDesign: Acoustic reflex threshold was determined in 100 healthy persons, divided into 5 age groups of 20 persons each (20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-69 years old). Detection was performed for Y, B, and G at 226-, 678- and 1,000-Hz probe tones, using 500-, 1,000-, 2,000- and 4,000-Hz stimuli. Results: Statistically significant differences in acoustic reflex thresholds were revealed between different components, stimuli and tones. The lowest threshold level was recorded for Y at 226 Hz using stimulus 1,000 Hz. Four percent missing values were observed at 226 Hz. Subjects belonging to different age groups had different reflex thresholds. Conclusion: Inclusion of acoustic reflex detection for B and G offers more detailed information about the middle ear status compared with Y alone, and appears to be sensitive in detecting subtle diseases.
KW - Acoustic stapedial reflex
KW - Admittance
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