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Vestibular neurectomy by the infralabyrinthine approach

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

G. Magliulo*
Affiliation:
Rome, Italy
G. M. Vingolo
Affiliation:
Rome, Italy
R. Petti
Affiliation:
Rome, Italy
M. de Vincentiis
Affiliation:
Rome, Italy
*
IV ENT Clinic, University “La Sapienza”, Piazza Pio XI 13, 00165 RomaItaly.
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Abstract

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There are a variety of approaches for treating vertigo with selective vestibular neurectomy but each has definite limitations proving that no ideal technique is yet available. An original posterior-inferior approach to the internal auditory canal (infralabyrinthine approach) has been recently proposed. It attempts to overcome the limitations and to combine the advantages of the previous procedures. This report presents our preliminary results using this particular technique in the management of vestibular symptoms of Meniere's disease.

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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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