Rationale and Comments

CT scanning is expensive, exposes the patient to radiation, and offers no useful information that would improve initial management. CT scanning may be appropriate in patients with focal neurologic findings, a history of trauma, or chronic ear disease.

Sponsoring Organizations

• American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation

Sources

• American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation practice guidelines

Disciplines

• Otolaryngologic

References

• Stachler RJ, et al. Clinical practice guideline: sudden hearing loss. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012;146(3 suppl):S1-35.