Publications by authors named "H Kurtaran"

Purpose: Changes in the central nervous system are observed due to vitamin B12 deficiency. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of vitamin B12 deficiency on the central auditory tracks utilizing ABR.

Material And Method: 30 individuals (16 females, 14 males) with vitamin B12 deficiency and 30 individuals (17 females, 13 males) without any hearing problem and B12 deficiency have participated in the study.

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Aim: Benefit and satisfaction from hearing aids can be measured in different ways. The aim of this study is to evaluate the benefits and satisfaction of the users from the hearing aids whose fitting are done suitably for hearing loss including ear mould.

Material And Method: In this study Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) questionnaire which consists of 24 questions was used for hearing aid satisfaction assessment.

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Introduction: Nasal irrigation solutions are widely used following endonasal surgery. These irrigation solutions remove infective debris and crusts, reducing the probability of synechia formation, and accelerate mucosal healing.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of nasal irrigation solutions with different contents following septoplasty and concha radiofrequency.

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Introduction: A considerable high number of SNHL patients also suffer from dizziness and related vestibular symptoms.

Objective: To evaluate the association of vestibular dysfunction and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in adult patients.

Methods: Prospective, double-blinded, controlled studies composed by 63 adult patients without any vestibular symptoms or diagnosed vestibular diseases.

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