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Original Article

Choice of probe tone and classification of trace patterns in tympanometry undertaken in early infancy

Selección de la sonda de prueba y clasificación de la curva de timpanometría en la infancia temprana

Pages 417-427 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Tympanometry using 226 Hz, 678 Hz, and 1000 Hz probe tones was undertaken on two groups of babies, age 2 to 21 weeks. A group of 104 babies with normal ABR thresholds or TEOAEs were compared with a second group of 107 babies who had evidence of temporary conductive hearing loss based on the findings of a test battery, which included air and bone conduction ABR. The tympanograms were classified by Method 1, a simple visual classification system, and Method 2, adapted from a system described by Marchant et al (Citation). The majority of tympanograms recorded in both groups using the 226 Hz probe tone were ‘normal’ Type A, with no significant difference in middle ear pressure or static admittance. However, both classification methods demonstrated significant differences between the two groups using the higher frequency probe tones, with Method 2 being the preferred system of classification. Tympanometry using 226 Hz is invalid below 21 weeks and 1000 Hz is the frequency of choice.

Sumario

Se efectuaron timpanometrías con sondas de 226, 678 y 1000 Hz a dos grupos de bebés de 2 a 21 semanas. Un grupo de 104 bebés con ABR o TEOAE normales se comparó con un segundo grupo de 107 bebés con evidencia de hipoacusia conductiva temporal según los hallazgos de la batería de pruebas que incluyó ABR aéreo y óseo. Se clasificaron los timpanogramas por el método 1: una clasificación visual simple y por el método 2: la adaptación del sistema descrito por Marchant et al (1986). Cuando se utilizó la sonda de 226Hz, la mayoría de los timpanogramas obtenidos en ambos grupos fueron tipo A “normales”, sin diferencia significativa en la presión del oído medio o la admitancia estática. Sin embargo, ambos métodos de clasificación mostraron diferencias significativas entre los dos grupos al utilizar la frecuencia más alta; el método 2 fue el sistema preferido de clasificación. La timpanometría con 226Hz es inválida en menores de 21 semanas y 1000Hz es la frecuencia de elección.

Acronyms
ABR=

Auditory brainstem response

ECV=

Ear canal volume

ETD=

Eustachian tube dysfunction

LIF=

Latency-intensity function

MEE=

Middle ear effusion

NHSP=

Neonatal hearing screening programme

PCHI=

Permanent childhood hearing impairment

TCHL=

Temporary conductive hearing loss

TEOAEs=

Transient otoacoustic emissions

TM=

Tympanic membrane

Acronyms
ABR=

Auditory brainstem response

ECV=

Ear canal volume

ETD=

Eustachian tube dysfunction

LIF=

Latency-intensity function

MEE=

Middle ear effusion

NHSP=

Neonatal hearing screening programme

PCHI=

Permanent childhood hearing impairment

TCHL=

Temporary conductive hearing loss

TEOAEs=

Transient otoacoustic emissions

TM=

Tympanic membrane

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