title: Round-Window Microcatheter-Administered Microdose Gentamicin: Results from Treatment of Tinnitus Associated with Menière's Disease.
abstract: In this study, we review the results of Menière's disease treatment using microdose gentamicin delivered directly to the round window using the Round Window Microcatheter (IntraEar, Inc., Denver, CO). A total of 18 patients were studied, with follow-up ranging from 6 to 18 months. In 15 of 18 patients (83%), tinnitus was improved significantly throughout the follow-up period. Vertigo was eliminated in all patients, and pressure was relieved in 17 of 18 (94%). Ihese preliminary data suggest that Round Window Microcatheter-delivered gentamicin is a safe and effective treatment for the reduction of tinnitus, vertigo, and pressure associated with Menière's disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Defense Spatial Orientation Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: DeCicco
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Hoffer
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Kopke
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wester
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gottshall
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: O'Leary