Evaluation of audiovestibular function in patients exposed to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Faculty of Medicine

Assiut University

Evaluation of audiovestibular function in patients exposed to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Research Authors
Mohamed S. Bakra, Ahmed M. Abd Elmoneimb, Amira M. A. El‑Oseilya, Mai M. A. Abu Elleila
Research Date
Research Department
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Research Journal
Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice
Research Member
Amira Mohammad Abdel-Moneim Mohammad Eloseily
Research Abstract

The noise given off by the extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) device during treatment
may put hearing and vestibular system at risk. Therefore, this study attempts to explore the
effect of the noise generated by the ESWL device on hearing and vestibular systems of patients
receiving such a method of management.