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Lucinda Simoceli1, Roseli Saraiva Moreira Bittar, Mário Edvin Greters
1Sector of Otoneurology, HCFMUSP. lsimoceli@ig.com.br
Unlabelled:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a frequent cause of dizziness and despite of the excellent results with its treatment, there is some controversy about management.
Aim:
To assess the efficacy of Epley Maneuver with and without post-maneuver restrictions.
Study Design:
Prospective randomized.
Material And Method:
Fifty patients presenting BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal, treated with Epley Maneuver and divided into two groups: study group--23 patients--with post-maneuver restrictions, and control group--27 patients--without post-maneuver restrictions.
Results:
No significant difference was found between the studied and the control group.
Conclusion:
Post-maneuver restrictions do not influence the efficacy of Epley Maneuver for BPPV management.
