Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome – Diagnosis and Surgical Management

Conclusions Each of the surgical approaches has advantages and disadvantages. The middle fossa approach gives a better view of the dehiscence, but comes with a higher morbidity than the transmastoid approach. Endoscopic assistance may be advantageous during the middle cranial fossa approach for better visualization. The plugging and capping techniques are associated with higher success rates than resurfacing, with no added risk of hearing loss. [...] Thieme-Revinter Publicações Ltda Rio de Janeiro, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - March 31, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Palma Diaz, Marite Cisneros Lesser, Juan Carlos Vega Alarc ón, Alfredo Tags: Systematic Review – The Surgical Management of Vestibular Disorders Source Type: research