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Significance of a notch in the otoacoustic emission stimulus spectrum.

Grenner, Jan LU (2012) In Journal of Laryngology and Otology 126(9). p.897-901
Abstract
Objective:

To explain a clinical observation: a notch in the stimulus spectrum during transient evoked otoacoustic emission measurement in ears with secretory otitis media.



Methods:

The effects of tympanic under-pressure were investigated using a pressure chamber. A model of the ear canal was also studied.



Results:

Tympanic membrane reflectance increased as a consequence of increased stiffness, causing a notch in the stimulus spectrum. In an adult, the notch could be clearly distinguished at an under-pressure of approximately -185 daPa. The sound frequency of the notch corresponded to a wavelength four times the ear canal length. The ear canal of infants was too short to... (More)
Objective:

To explain a clinical observation: a notch in the stimulus spectrum during transient evoked otoacoustic emission measurement in ears with secretory otitis media.



Methods:

The effects of tympanic under-pressure were investigated using a pressure chamber. A model of the ear canal was also studied.



Results:

Tympanic membrane reflectance increased as a consequence of increased stiffness, causing a notch in the stimulus spectrum. In an adult, the notch could be clearly distinguished at an under-pressure of approximately -185 daPa. The sound frequency of the notch corresponded to a wavelength four times the ear canal length. The ear canal of infants was too short to cause a notch within the displayed frequency range. The notch was demonstrated using both Otodynamics and Madsen equipment.



Conclusion:

A notch in the otoacoustic emission stimulus spectrum can be caused by increased stiffness of the tympanic membrane, raising suspicion of low middle-ear pressure or secretory otitis media. This finding is not applicable to infants. (Less)
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1748-5460
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10.1017/S0022215112001533
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English
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  abstract     = {{Objective: <br/><br>
To explain a clinical observation: a notch in the stimulus spectrum during transient evoked otoacoustic emission measurement in ears with secretory otitis media. <br/><br>
<br/><br>
Methods: <br/><br>
The effects of tympanic under-pressure were investigated using a pressure chamber. A model of the ear canal was also studied. <br/><br>
<br/><br>
Results: <br/><br>
Tympanic membrane reflectance increased as a consequence of increased stiffness, causing a notch in the stimulus spectrum. In an adult, the notch could be clearly distinguished at an under-pressure of approximately -185 daPa. The sound frequency of the notch corresponded to a wavelength four times the ear canal length. The ear canal of infants was too short to cause a notch within the displayed frequency range. The notch was demonstrated using both Otodynamics and Madsen equipment. <br/><br>
<br/><br>
Conclusion: <br/><br>
A notch in the otoacoustic emission stimulus spectrum can be caused by increased stiffness of the tympanic membrane, raising suspicion of low middle-ear pressure or secretory otitis media. This finding is not applicable to infants.}},
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