Hearing Changes and Questionnaire Responses in Patients With Paramedian Suboccipital Vestibular Neurectomy

In order to determine the effectiveness of paramedian suboccipital transmeatal vestibular neurectomy, pre- and postoperative neurotological studies were conducted and questionnaire responses of 30 patients who underwent surgery were evaluated. Hearing was maintained within 10 dB of the preoperative...

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Published in:Acta oto-laryngologica 2001, Vol.121 (545), p.108-112
Main Author: Nakahara, Setsuko Takemori, Yojirou Seki, Hiromichi Umezu, Haruka
Format: Article
Language:English
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Intractable Vertigo Meniere'S Disease Paramedian Suboccipital Approach
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Summary:In order to determine the effectiveness of paramedian suboccipital transmeatal vestibular neurectomy, pre- and postoperative neurotological studies were conducted and questionnaire responses of 30 patients who underwent surgery were evaluated. Hearing was maintained within 10 dB of the preoperative level or improved in 54% of patients 2 years after surgery. Questionnaire responses indicated that all patients suffering from intractable vertigo experienced no vertiginous symptoms after surgery. Based on this study, we conclude that paramedian suboccipital transmeatal vestibular neurectomy is a sueful method for relieving ear-related vertigo.
ISSN:0001-6489
1651-2251
DOI:10.1080/000164801750388252