Intratympanic gentamicin injection for Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is characterized by idiopathic progressive fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and episodic vertigo. Intratympanic gentamicin injection is the preferred therapeutic option for those who have failed conservative management including lifestyle modifications and oral medications. The procedure is simple and can be performed in the outpatient setting under local anesthesia with manageable recovery time. Patients may experience a disequilibrium sensation beginning approximately 3-5 days after injection, which peaks around 10-14 days after injection and fades over the course of several more weeks.
Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research