Diagnostic value of neuropsychiatric, audiological and electrophysiological examinations of alcohol-dependent patients
Von Specht, H.; Völker, W.; Reinhardt, U.; Müller, D.; Koch, R.D.
Hno 30(10): 381-384
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-6192 PMID: 6295984 Document Number: 189329
Neuropsychiatric, audiological and electrophysiological examinations performed on 52 patients under neuropsychiatric therapy after long-term alcohol dependence, gave evidence of polytopical impairment of the peripheral and central nervous systems as well as inner ear. The results show that in order to ascertain impairments, a comprehensive diagnostic program is to be applied with special focus on electroneurographic examinations of peripheral nerves. According to the present findings, the latter are also recommended as a screening method, in particular scrutinizing the N. fibularis while also determining the threshold audiograms.