Springer - Central Auditory Pathway Disorders Medical Book

Central Auditory Pathway Disorders by Springer provides a detailed examination of hearing problems resulting from brain diseases within the central auditory pathway. As brain imaging and neurophysiological methods continue to develop, this text serves as a necessary resource for understanding the connection between neurological health and auditory function. This book offers a unique comparative approach. It integrates anatomical data from CT and MRI with neuropathological findings. It also connects neurophysiological data from ABR and MEG with neuropsychological data in patients. This comprehensive method allows for a deeper understanding of how brain diseases affect the ability to process sound. Readers will gain insights into the specific effects of damage to the bilateral auditory nerve and the auditory cortex. The text explores complex cases where patients may maintain the ability to hear but struggle to discriminate the meanings of speech, music, and environmental sounds. It is a specialized resource for professionals in neurology and clinical neurophysiology.