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The mammalian ear is made up of three parts (the outer, middle, and inner ear), which work together to transmit sound waves into neuronal signals perceived by our auditory cortex as sound.
Mona Mozaffari+2 more
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Acquired ear canal stenosis can be caused by trauma, inflammation, postoperative scar formation, or tumors. There is a risk of cholesteatoma formation because of keratinized deposits in the closed space, with a reduction in quality of life because of ...
Ryota Tomioka+4 more
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In existing biometric authentication methods, the user must perform an authentication operation such as placing a finger in a scanner or facing a camera.
Masaki Yasuhara, Isao Nambu, Shohei Yano
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Myringotomy is a well-accepted method for diagnosing and treating otitis media in dogs having an intact tympanic membrane. In a recent study, the contamination rate of middle ear aspirates from the external ear canal via myringotomy was 67%.
A. Mohammaddavoodi+5 more
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Objective: Assessments of the medial olivocochlear reflex (MOCR) may have clinical utility. The MOCR is measured using contralateral inhibition of otoacoustic emissions but concurrent activation of the middle ear muscle reflex (MEMR) confounds test ...
Ian B. Mertes
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Endoscope ear pick: An emerging but neglected medical device
Earwax (cerumen), a normal bodily secretion, can become a problem when it obstructs the ear canal. Earwax removal is a difficult task for specialists because of the ear's unique location and the ear canal's intricate structure. Using ear scoops or cotton
Wendi Huang+4 more
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Ear canal dynamic motion as a source of power for in-ear devices [PDF]
Aidin Delnavaz, J. Voix
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Spinning FlexHD canaloplasty following parotidectomy: A case report
The common method of external auditory canal (EAC) reconstruction is using a split thickness skin graft. We describe a case of a unique method of ear canal reconstruction using a spinning FlexHD graft.
Peter K. Firouzbakht+3 more
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Background The postoperative reconstruction of ear canal cancer with a local flap such as the snail flap technique has been reported for cases with few tissue defects.
Utaro Anazawa+5 more
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Asymmetrically severe internal auditory canal hypoplasia: A case report. [PDF]
We present a case of an otherwise healthy 20-month-old with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. CT and MR imaging demonstrated bilateral asymmetrically severe hypoplasia of the internal auditory canals and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Djalilian, Hamid R+6 more
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