Influence of Argon Laser Stapedotomy on Cochlear Potentials I: Alteration of Cochlear Microphonics (CM)

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In guinea pigs the cochlea microphonics(CM) were recorded during and after Ar laser stapedotomy. Short-termed drastic depression of CM was observed. This effect involved the entire frequency range of the cochlea. The recovery was mostly complete and often started already during laser irradiation or at the end of the laser exposure. A marked sensitivity loss of the cochlea only occurred with large stapedotomy holes followed by massive perilymph leakage. A momentary heat related instability of the entire stapes may cause the CM depression. A thermoacoustic effect on the CM was observed. This laser evoked response seems to cause no harm to the cochlea.

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