How does bilateral enlargement of the internal auditory canals with balloon-like morphology affect hearing?
Abstract
The current evidence does not clearly establish how bilateral enlargement of the internal auditory canals with balloon-like morphology directly affects hearing, although conditions involving the IAC generally are associated with types of hearing loss.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hearing
Cochlea
Tinnitus
Genetics
Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
Vestibular and auditory disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026