Clinical features of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior semicircular canal

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between age, gender and affected ear, in patients presenting benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Methods: This was a retrospective study. Data from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo clinical reports (January 2009–December 2014) w...

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Published in:SAGE open medicine 2019-01, Vol.7, p.2050312118822922-2050312118822922
Main Authors: Ciorba, Andrea, Cogliandolo, Cristina, Bianchini, Chiara, Aimoni, Claudia, Pelucchi, Stefano, Skarżyński, Piotr Henryk, Hatzopoulos, Stavros
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Language:English
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Summary:Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between age, gender and affected ear, in patients presenting benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Methods: This was a retrospective study. Data from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo clinical reports (January 2009–December 2014) were analysed. A total of 174 patients affected by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior semicircular canal have been identified. Pearson chi-square test has been used to evaluate the probability of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo occurrence in relation to gender and side, within the studied groups. The level of significance was set at a p 40 years and mainly involves the right posterior semicircular canal.
ISSN:2050-3121
2050-3121
DOI:10.1177/2050312118822922