2 Structure and Function of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems INTRODUCTION Hearing is a complex process that is critical to our everyday functioning. As humans, we can hear an extremely…
3 Audiologic, Vestibular, and Radiologic Procedures INTRODUCTION The informal assessment of audiologic difficulties can be traced back to a date as early as 377 BC when Hippocrates first reported clinical…
5 Inner Ear Disorders INTRODUCTION This chapter covers a number of pathologic conditions that affect auditory function due to their effects on the inner ear. A brief overview of inner…
4 Outer and Middle Ear Disorders INTRODUCTION The outer (external) and middle ear comprise the receptive and transformer structures for the auditory system. The external ear includes the auricle (also…
6 Auditory Nerve Disorders INTRODUCTION This chapter covers three main topics, including acoustic neuromas, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, and vascular loops. These three topics are not the only disorders that…
7 Disorders of the Central Auditory Nervous System INTRODUCTION When considering disorders of the central auditory nervous system (CANS), it must be understood that it is not necessarily the type…
8 Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Auditory Hallucinations INTRODUCTION The topics covered in this chapter (tinnitus, hyperacusis, and auditory hallucinations) easily could have been included as segments in other chapters. However, it…
