Labyrinthectomy. Indications and surgical technique.
Surgical intervention is considered for patients whose disabling vertigo fails to respond to appropriate medical therapy. Topics discussed in this article include indications, preoperative assessment, and surgical techniques. Fifteen case studies supplement the text, followed by a discussion.
Graham
M D
MD
Georgia Ear Institute, Memorial Medical Center, Savannah.
Goldsmith
M M
MM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D014717:Vertigo / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*