Late pneumolabyrinth after undiagnosed post-traumatic perilymphatic fistula. Case report illustrating the importance of systematic emergency management.
European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases(2013)
Abstract
Temporal bone fracture is a common complication of high-energy cranial trauma. Labyrinth involvement is rare, but there is a risk of perilymphatic rupture that is often underestimated on initial clinical examination due to the predominance of neurological and/or somatic symptoms.A patient presented with overlooked perilymphatic fistula, decompensated by hyperpressure effort due to poorly adapted management.Following a review of the literature on post-traumatic pneumolabyrinth, overall management (from diagnosis to treatment, via prevention advice) was analyzed. A constructive critique of the patient's treatment was thus made.We argue for a systematic management protocol in cranial trauma with temporal bone fracture, comprising ENT examination, millimetric-scale cross-sectional imaging of the fracture site, and standardized counseling to prevent late complications.
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Key words
Temporal bone fracture,Perilymphatic fistula,Pneumolabyrinth,CT-scan,Emergency trauma care
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