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Barotrauma of the ears and sinuses after scuba diving

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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.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 13652 Cantara Street, Panorama City, California 91402-5497, USA, , , , , , US

    G. D. Becker

  2. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA, , , , , , US

    G. Joseph Parell

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Received: 7 February 2001 / Accepted: 15 February 2001

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Becker, G., Parell, G. Barotrauma of the ears and sinuses after scuba diving. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 258, 159–163 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004050100334

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