[Chaos theory and otoneurologic diagnosis]

Current interpretation of signals obtained from ENG (electronystagmography) of patients suffering from vertigo is based on methods developed before computers became standard laboratory equipment. New signal processing methods, based on the use of fast computers, can increase our knowledge of the mechanisms involved in the regulation of the vestibular system. Preliminary results suggests that new analyzing tools from the field of chaos theory may yield information of clinical relevance. At present this would appear to be a promising approach to research in this field.