title: Prognostic factors in labyrinthectomy.
abstract: Labyrinthectomy for unilateral Menière's disease may be complicated by persistent unsteadiness postoperatively. The aim of this study is to identify the unfavourable factors in recovery following labyrinthectomy. Twenty-one patients gave a detailed history and underwent neuro-otological, ophthalmic and cardiovascular examination, as well as psychological and psychiatric assessment. Sedentary occupations, external health locus of control, extraverted personality, and an anxious and/or depressed psychiatric state were associated with poor post-operative recovery. These factors therefore should be taken into consideration in the pre-operative assessment and post-operative rehabilitation of labyrinthectomy patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Liverpool, Royal Liverpool Hospital.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Willatt
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Yung
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011379:Prognosis