Efficacy of laser occlusion of posterior semicircular canal for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: case report.
OBJECTIVE
To observe the long-term effect of laser occlusion of the posterior semicircular canal for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.


METHODS
Case report and review of the relevant world literature.


RESULTS
We treated a patient with refractory benign paroxysmal positional vertigo using laser occlusion of the posterior semicircular canal, and achieved satisfactory results. Three months after the operation, the patient was able to lead a normal life. There was no recurrence over five years of follow up.


CONCLUSIONS
To our knowledge, this is the first report in the world literature of a patient with refractory benign paroxysmal positional vertigo being treated with laser occlusion of the posterior semicircular canal. This method had long-term effectiveness, and may be one of the most effective methods of treating patients with refractory benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Department of Otolaryngology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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SZ
Lin
J-P
JP
Fan
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AH
Sun
J
J
Guan
H-B
HB
Liu
Q-B
QB
Zhu
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012665:Semicircular Canals / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014717:Vertigo / Q000601:surgery*