Barotrauma of the ears and sinuses after scuba diving

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2001 May;258(4):159-63. doi: 10.1007/s004050100334.

Abstract

The pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and currently available management of barotrauma affecting the ears and sinuses after scuba diving are reviewed, along with medical standards for resuming scuba diving after barotrauma has resolved.

MeSH terms

  • Barotrauma / diagnosis*
  • Barotrauma / physiopathology
  • Barotrauma / therapy
  • Decompression Sickness / diagnosis
  • Decompression Sickness / physiopathology
  • Decompression Sickness / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diving / adverse effects*
  • Ear, Inner / injuries*
  • Ear, Inner / physiopathology
  • Ear, Middle / injuries*
  • Ear, Middle / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Paranasal Sinuses / injuries*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / physiopathology