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Surgery of the round window.

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  • 1HNO-Klinik des Prosper-Hospitals, Recklinghausen, Federal Republic of Germany.

The American Journal of Otology
|March 1, 1988
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Closing the round window membrane via tympanotomy effectively treats inner ear disorders like Meniere

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Recurrent sudden deafness, Meniere-like attacks, and Meniere's disease are debilitating inner ear dysfunctions.
  • Perilymph fistula is frequently diagnosed in patients presenting with vertigo and these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of round window membrane (RWM) closure in managing inner ear disorders.
  • To assess the impact of RWM closure on vertigo and hearing recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Tympanotomy was performed to access and control the round window membrane.
  • Surgical closure of the perilymph fistula was conducted in diagnosed cases.

Main Results:

  • A significant reduction or elimination of attacks was observed post-fistula closure.

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  • Patients with a shorter duration of illness showed potential for hearing normalization.
  • Tympanotomy for RWM control demonstrated positive outcomes in managing vertigo.

    • Conclusions:

    • Closure of the round window membrane is a crucial intervention for inner ear dysfunction.
    • This procedure offers a promising treatment for patients suffering from recurrent vertigo and hearing loss.
    • RWM closure should be considered a standard therapeutic option for specific inner ear conditions.