Superior semicircular canal dehiscence: a new indication for middle fossa craniotomy. Case report.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2004

Abstract

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence is a recently described condition resulting in pressure-induced vertigo in affected patients. The diagnosis is established with the appearance of characteristic electronystagmographic and neuroimaging findings. This condition is amenable to surgical treatment by resurfacing of the dehiscence in the defect in the middle cranial fossa floor with preservation of superior semicircular canal function. The authors report on the treatment of a 35-year-old man with superior semicircular canal dehiscence by a joint neurosurgical and otolaryngological team.

Volume

100

Issue

1

First Page

125

Last Page

127

ISSN

0022-3085

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

14743924

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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