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[Surgical treatment of acoustically-induced vertigo (Tullio phenomenon)]
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|August 24, 1999
Abstract
Background:
Tullio phenomenon is defined as noise induced vertigo. Other authors have attributed this symptom to either a perilymphatic fistula or postinflammatory adhesions between the stapes foot plate and the vestibular end organs.
Method:
In this paper two cases are described in which acoustically induced vertigo was explained by abnormal mobility of the stapes.
Results:
The stapes was stabilized by the placement of cartilage chips beside the crurae of the stapes. Both cases demonstrated long term success, i.e. 4 and 5 years postoperatively.