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Menière's disease--1983-1989
1Ear & Nose-Throat Clinic, P.A., Little Rock, Arkansas.
The American Journal of Otology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Research on Menière
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurology
Background:
- Menière's disease is a complex inner ear disorder.
- Previous reviews have summarized existing literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review significant new findings in Menière's disease research from 1983-1989.
- To highlight emerging areas of interest and controversy.
Main Methods:
- MEDLINE database search for English-language articles (1983-June 1989).
- Review and synthesis of over 300 identified articles.
- Selection of studies representing novel findings or controversies.
Main Results:
- Introduction of new American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) criteria for reporting results.
- Increased focus on the potential link between immune disorders and Menière's disease.
- Long-term studies of endolymphatic shunt procedures indicate limited long-term hearing preservation.
Conclusions:
- The period 1983-1989 saw advancements in Menière's disease diagnostic criteria and research focus.
- Endolymphatic shunt surgery shows limited long-term efficacy for hearing preservation.
- Further research is warranted into the immunologic aspects of Menière's disease.