Particle repositioning for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common condition that can be severely incapacitating. The causative mechanism is usually displaced dense particles (canaliths) in a semicircular canal. By means of canalith repositioning, these particles can be moved into the utricle and the symptoms completely resolved in a high percentage of cases. The protocol for procedure is discussed as well as the management of complications and recurrences.
Epley
J M
JM
Portland Otologic Clinic, Portland, Oregon 97213, USA.
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010037:Otolithic Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D011187:Posture; D012008:Recurrence; D012444:Saccule and Utricle / Q000473:pathology; D012665:Semicircular Canals / Q000473:pathology; D014717:Vertigo / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*