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Adding endolymphatic shunt surgery to vestibular nerve section does not improve hearing or tinnitus outcomes. Patient-reported outcomes were similar between the two surgical approaches for vestibular nerve section.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Vestibular nerve section is a surgical treatment for vertigo.
  • Endolymphatic shunt surgery is sometimes performed concurrently to improve hearing outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare hearing outcomes in patients undergoing vestibular nerve section alone versus those receiving concurrent endolymphatic shunt surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study analyzing audiograms and patient surveys.
  • Included 35 patients with combined surgery and 17 with vestibular nerve section alone.
  • Assessed hearing, Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Hearing Handicap Inventory, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, and SF-36.

Main Results:

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  • No significant difference in hearing changes (pure tone average, Word Discrimination Score) between groups.
  • Serviceable hearing was maintained postoperatively in 5/8 (vestibular nerve section alone) and 4/10 (combined surgery) patients.
  • Patient-reported outcomes (dizziness, hearing, tinnitus, quality of life) were similar between groups.

    • Conclusions:

    • Concurrent endolymphatic shunt surgery does not offer hearing or tinnitus benefits over vestibular nerve section alone.
    • Patient-oriented outcomes are comparable between the two surgical approaches.