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2023 | OriginalPaper | Hoofdstuk

11. The ears

Auteurs : A. L. Smit, MSc, PhD, F. W. G. Gruintjes

Gepubliceerd in: Physical Diagnostics

Uitgeverij: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum

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Abstract

The ears are readily accessible to physical examination. Abnormalities of the external ear, eardrum and middle ear can be assessed by means of inspection using a light and an otoscope. An impression of the patient’s hearing and any hearing abnormalities can be gained using tuning fork tests. It is important to examine and compare both sides of the patient. Good lighting and correct positioning of the patient is important when carrying out the examination. Balance tests can be useful to examine disorders of the vestibular system and distinguish them from central nervous system disorders.
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Metagegevens
Titel
The ears
Auteurs
A. L. Smit, MSc, PhD
F. W. G. Gruintjes
Copyright
2023
Uitgeverij
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-368-2931-1_11