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Protective Effects of Glucocorticoids on Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury of Outer Hair Cells
Author(s) -
Tabuchi Keiji,
Oikawa Keiko,
Murashita Hidekazu,
Hoshino Tomofumi,
Tsuji Shigeki,
Hara Akira
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1097/01.mlg.0000200963.69342.d7
Subject(s) - medicine , ischemia , methylprednisolone , otoacoustic emission , reperfusion injury , prednisolone , guinea pig , anesthesia , hearing loss , audiology
Objective: This animal study aimed to investigate effects of glucocorticoids on the functional recovery of outer hair cells (OHCs) after transient ischemia. Methods: Distortion‐product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) was examined before, during, and after transient cochlear ischemia of 30 minutes using albino guinea pigs. Results: DPOAE decreased to noise level during ischemia. On recirculation, DPOAE initially recovered with time until 20 minutes after the onset of reperfusion, but thereafter, the DPOAE level gradually decreased toward the noise level in the control animals. Prednisolone and methylprednisolone significantly improved the DPOAE level 60 minutes after the onset of reperfusion. Conclusions: The present findings suggest that glucocorticoids possess protective effects against ischemia–reperfusion injury of OHCs.