CJO - Abstract - Bilateral hearing loss following electrocution

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (2006), 120: 65-66 Cambridge University Press

Copyright © 2005 JLO (1984) Limited

doi:10.1017/S0022215105000514

Published online by Cambridge University Press 25 Nov 2005

Clinical Record

Bilateral hearing loss following electrocution

L Liew ^a1^c1 and G A J Morrison ^a1
^a1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK

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Abstract

Electrocution is a rare cause of sensorineural deafness. We describe and discuss the first reported case in this country of domestic electrocution resulting in a bilateral sensorineural deafness.

(Accepted June 23 2005)

Key Words: Electrical Injuries; Electrocution; Accidental; Deafness; Hearing Loss; Sensorineural; Tinnitus.

Correspondence:
^c1 Address for correspondence: Mr. L Liew, 18 Mayfield Mansions, 94 West Hill, Putney, London SW15 2YB, UK. E-mail: lennyliew@hotmail.com