Canalith repositioning procedure for relief of post-stapedectomy benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
A 41-year-old woman underwent a successful stapedectomy for relief of conductive hearing loss due to otosclerosis. Post-operatively, she developed persistent symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Eight weeks later, a canalith repositioning procedure was performed in the office, with immediate complete resolution of her vertigo. Anatomic and pathophysiologic implications of these observations will be discussed.
Collison
P J
PJ
Yankton Medical Clinic.
Kolberg
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D019416:Head Movements; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D012444:Saccule and Utricle; D012665:Semicircular Canals; D013201:Stapes Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014717:Vertigo / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*