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ArticleHNO2021

[Hearing classification in patients with vestibular schwannoma using German-language test procedures].

T Rahne, S K Plontke, D Vordermark, C Strauss, C Scheller

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T RahneUniversitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Deutschland. torsten.rahne@uk-halle.de.
S K PlontkeUniversitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Deutschland.
D VordermarkUniversitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Strahlentherapie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland.
C StraussUniversitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland.
C SchellerUniversitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHearing function in patients with vestibular schwannoma is often classified according to the Gardner and Robertson (1988) or the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS, 1995) systems. These classification systems are based on English-language test procedures, there is no German-language equivalent. The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of various target parameters on hearing classification and to derive a recommendation for the use of German-language test methods. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe rules for speech audiometry based on English-language test procedures were applied to German speech test materials. In 91 patients with vestibular schwannoma, pure tone hearing thresholds, speech recognition thresholds, and speech discrimination at different sound pressure levels were measured. The patients were categorized according to the Gardner and Robertson and AAO-HNS classifications.

resultsIn both the Gardner-Robertson and the AAO-HNS classifications, the number of patients in the hearing classes with serviceable hearing function (measured as Pure Tone Average across three (3PTA) or four (4PTA) frequencies) was highest when using the 3PTA

conclusionThe Gardner-Robertson and AAO-HNS classifications can be used in German-speaking settings. The Freiburg monosyllabic test can be used to determine speech discrimination scores or maximum word recognition.

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Neuroma, AcousticAudiometry, Pure-ToneHearingHearing TestsHumansLanguageLanguage TestsRetrospective StudiesAcoustic neuromaHearing classesPure tone audiometrySpeech discriminationVestibular schwannoma

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PMCPMC8413153

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