Longterm results of ultrasonic irradiation in Meniere's disease.
Thirty-seven patients with Ménière's disease were treated with ultrasonic irradiation to the lateral and superior semicircular canals. In a longterm follow-up study, lasting alleviation of the vertiginous attacks was found in 24 out of 33 patients (72%). In most of the cases, hearing remained unchanged. It is suggested that the therapeutic effect is associated with a change in the endolymphatic drainage dur to histological alterations in the labyrinth produced by ultrasound.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000473:pathology; D005133:Eye Movements; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006309:Hearing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000628:therapy; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D014717:Vertigo / Q000628:therapy