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Posterior semicircular canal occlusion for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
1Department of Clinical Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The American Journal of Otology
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Posterior semicircular canal occlusion effectively resolves benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in patients unresponsive to other treatments. This surgical option demonstrated no complications, with temporary disequilibrium being the primary patient-reported issue.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Vestibular Disorders
Background:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can be refractory to conservative treatments.
- Posterior semicircular canal occlusion is a surgical option for intractable BPPV.