Effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Application in Treatment of Tinnitus

Yilmaz M., Yener M. H., Turgut N. F., Aydin F., Altug T.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.25, no.4, pp.1315-1318, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000000782
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1315-1318
  • Keywords: Tinnitus, transcranial magnetic stimulation, tinnitus handicap inventory, SUPPRESSION, CORTEX, RTMS
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Pathophysiology of tinnitus known to accompany nearly all disorders in hearing system has not been fully understood, and therefore, there are some difficulties in evaluation and treatment thereof. The objective of the current study is to research the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) application in treatment of tinnitus. Materials and