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Vol 12 No 1 (1981)
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Identification of Hypermobile Scars on Tympanic Membrane Using Automatic Tympanometry

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J, D. S., VU, N., & D’Mello, J. (1). Identification of Hypermobile Scars on Tympanic Membrane Using Automatic Tympanometry. Journal of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, 12(1), 69-75. Retrieved from http://203.129.241.91/jaiish/index.php/aiish/article/view/610

Abstract

Three subjects exhibited abnormal, atypical tympanographs when tested with  electromedics  86 AR Tympanometer. These tympanographs were similar to Ad  type, but with a clear notch. Repeated measures yielded similar findings. Ipsilateral reflexes were present in all these ears. Microscopic examination revealed fine, thin,  hypermobile  scars. Patients with flaccid tympanic membrane  yielded d type  tympanographs without a notch. The notched tympanographs obtained in tympanometer 86 AR seem to help in differential diagnosis.

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