Neurotology
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| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Doctor, Medical Practitioner |
| Activity sectors | Medicine |
| Description | |
| Education required | Degree in Medicine |
Neurotology or neuro-otology is a branch of clinical medicine which studies and treats neurological disorders of the ear.[1] It is a subspecialty of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and is closely related to otology. Neurotologists are physicians who have specialized in otolaryngology and then further specialized in neurological conditions of the ear, related structures, and lateral skull base surgery. In the United States, this requires an additional two years of fellowship training after five years of residency.[2]
Field of work [edit]
Conditions treated by neurotologists include:
- Vestibular (balance) diseases, such as Ménière's disease and vestibular neuronitis
- Skull base tumors, such as vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma)
- Facial nerve disorders, including facial nerve paralysis
- Hearing loss and deafness
- Certain conditions relating to the skull base[3]
Many of these conditions also relate to otology
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Information on Neurotology from the ENT Centre in Fort Wayne retrieved 25th October 2009
- ^ Frequently Asked Questions about Board of Registration in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology retrieved 25th October 2009
- ^ Neurotology research centre
