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[Endolymphatic sac surgery for Menière's disease].
Z Li1
1Beijing Medical University.
Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Endolymphatic sac surgery effectively treated intractable vertigo in Meniere
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
Context:
- Meniere's disease presents with intractable vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
- Endolymphatic sac surgery is a potential treatment for severe Meniere's disease.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of endolymphatic sac surgery in patients with intractable Meniere's disease.
- To assess the impact of the surgery on vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing.
- To discuss surgical indications and operative techniques.
Summary:
- Fifteen patients with Meniere's disease underwent endolymphatic sac surgery.
- Of 13 patients followed for over 6 months, 8 reported relief from vertigo, and 3 showed improvement.
- Tinnitus and pressure symptoms improved in half the patients; only one experienced hearing loss.
Impact:
- Endolymphatic sac surgery offers significant relief for vertigo in Meniere's disease patients.
- The procedure demonstrates a favorable safety profile with minimal hearing impact.
- Findings support endolymphatic sac surgery as a viable option for intractable Meniere's disease.