Publications by authors named "Taeuk Cheon"
Article Synopsis
- This study analyzed the relationship between aging and tympanometric changes, specifically focusing on the prevalence of type C tympanograms in individuals aged 40 and older, using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from 2019-2022.
- The results showed a significant increase in the incidence of type C tympanograms with age, suggesting that aging is a major factor associated with middle ear dysfunction and potentially impacting hearing.
- Additionally, individuals with type C tympanograms experienced worse hearing thresholds compared to those with type A tympanograms, highlighting the importance of tympanometric screening for early detection and management of hearing impairments in older adults.
Article Synopsis
- Corticosteroid therapy, particularly with dexamethasone, is commonly suggested for treating acute facial nerve weakness, but its effectiveness for traumatic injuries is debated.
- In a study with C57BL/6 mice, dexamethasone inhibited macrophage infiltration into facial nerves but slightly delayed overall functional recovery compared to a control group receiving saline.
- The results indicate that while dexamethasone can limit certain cellular responses after injury, further research is necessary to confirm its clinical benefits for treating traumatic facial nerve injuries.
Objective: The posterior auricular muscle (PAM) functions in ear projection in normal position and is severed during the retroauricular approach, and some patients complain of a protruding ear postoperatively. This study was designed to determine whether suturing of the severed PAM reduces pinna projection after the retroauricular approach.
Methods: In a prospective controlled study, we enrolled 91 patients with chronic otitis media, all of who underwent canal wall up mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty via retroauricular approach.