Consequently, it is hereby proposed that there is a need to devise a method to permanently drain the endolymph in order to more effectively control the disease on a permanent basis.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:This paper analyzes 50 consecutively performed endolymphatic mastoid sac shunts.
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Key Findings & Data:Regardless of method used, vertigo was controlled in approximately 52% of the cases.It is suggested here that, regardless of the method employed, there remains a high likelihood that the symptoms will recur, and the question is raised as to whether sac surgery may merely induce a temporary remission of the disease process.
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Conclusion & Impact:Consequently, it is hereby proposed that there is a need to devise a method to permanently drain the endolymph in order to more effectively control the disease on a permanent basis.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Meniere's disease · Endolymphatic sac surgery
Abstract
This paper analyzes 50 consecutively performed endolymphatic mastoid sac shunts. Regardless of method used, vertigo was controlled in approximately 52% of the cases.It is suggested here that, regardless of the method employed, there remains a high likelihood that the symptoms will recur, and the question is raised as to whether sac surgery may merely induce a temporary remission of the disease process. Consequently, it is hereby proposed that there is a need to devise a method to permanently drain the endolymph in order to more effectively control the disease on a permanent basis.
GÜRSEL, B., ATAMAN, M., KORKMAZ, H., SÖZERL, B. (1991). Endolymphatic sac surgery for meniere’s disease. Marmara Medical Journal, Cilt: 4 - Sayı: 4, 149–151. https://ajindex.com/articles/689234