Update on posterior canal occlusion for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Journal/Book: Otolaryngol Clin N Amer. 1996; 29: Independence Square West, Curtis Center, Ste 300, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399. W B Saunders Co. 333.

Abstract: Most, if not all, cases of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo appear to result from free-floating posterior semicircular canal endolymph particles. Particle repositioning alleviates symptoms and findings in the vast majority of patients. For the small intractable group of nonresponders, posterior semicircular canal occlusion remains a safe and highly efficacious procedure. This new technique also has paved the way for even newer and more invasive inner ear procedures.

Note: Article LS Parnes, Univ Hosp, Dept Otolaryngol, 339 Windermere Rd, London, on N6A 5A5, Canada

Keyword(s): TRANSLABYRINTHINE APPROACH; HEARING PRESERVATION; LABYRINTH; SURGERY

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