Acoustic reflexometry in diagnostics of acubarotrauma

Chechko A.N.; Krasnozhen V.N.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/otorino20259006134

Chechko A.N.

Military 426 Hospital

ORCID: 0000-0002-2074-8417

Krasnozhen V.N.

Kazan State Medical Academy — Branch of the Russian Medical Academy for Continuous Professional Education

ORCID: 0000-0002-1564-7726

Acoustic reflexometry in diagnostics of acubarotrauma

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Chechko A.N., Krasnozhen V.N.

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Journal: Russian Bulletin of Otorhinolaryngology. 2025;90(6): 34‑40

DOI: 10.17116/otorino20259006134

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Chechko AN, Krasnozhen VN. Acoustic reflexometry in diagnostics of acubarotrauma. Russian Bulletin of Otorhinolaryngology. 2025;90(6):34‑40. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/otorino20259006134

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OBJECTIVE

To optimize diagnostics of acubarotrauma by identifying its objective signs based on the results of acoustic reflexometry.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A prospective study was conducted at the forefront of medical evacuation in a combat zone, including examination of patients with unilateral acubarotrauma. During the study, instrumental diagnostics were performed: digital otoscopy, tone threshold audiometry, low-frequency acoustic impedancemetry with the study of ipsilateral acoustic reflexes.

RESULTS

The results of the study revealed a statistically significant relationship with a moderate correlation of the absence of registration of acoustic reflexes with time on the side of the acubarotrauma — the first three days from the moment of injury, as well as on the opposite side — the first day from the moment of injury.

CONCLUSION

Acoustic reflexometry is recommended in cases of unilateral traumatic damage to the organ of hearing to confirm the mine-explosive etiology.

Keywords:

acoustic impedancemetry

blast injury

acubarotarma

acoustic reflex

Authors:

Chechko A.N.

Military 426 Hospital

ORCID: 0000-0002-2074-8417

Krasnozhen V.N.

Kazan State Medical Academy — Branch of the Russian Medical Academy for Continuous Professional Education

ORCID: 0000-0002-1564-7726

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07.05.2025

Accepted:

11.06.2025

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