[Tinnitus - current trends and prospects].

Tinnitus is described as the perception of any sound or noise in the absence of real acoustic stimulation. Numerous investigations have been tried for this potentially debilitating, heterogeneous symptom. The authors overview the current concepts of the management of the suffering tinnitus patients. The review contains modern views on the mechanisms of generation, etiology and pathogenesis of tinnitus. Classifications for practical management of patients are presented. The review of medical and physical methods of therapy and rehabilitation of a tinnitus patients given. The review includes the most clinically reliable and common methods of treatment and rehabilitation.