@article{ref1,
title="Effects of blast overpressure on the ear: case reports",
journal="Journal of the American Academy of Audiology",
year="1997",
author="Chandler, D. W. and Edmond, C. V.",
volume="8",
number="2",
pages="81-88",
abstract="The case histories of five patients who experienced blast overpressure in excess of 200-dB peak pressure level are presented. Despite the significance of the sound pressure levels received in a military training accident and the severe injuries that resulted from the blast, these individuals experienced substantial improvement of hearing 1 year later. Undoubtedly, successful surgical intervention and medical management were the primary contributors to the restoration of hearing. Audiometric data are presented documenting hearing status within 2 to 3 weeks postinjury and following final surgical remediation of the resulting middle ear damage. A review of these cases offers insight into the possible prognosis of patients with similar injuries.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1050-0545",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}