Particle repositioning for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common condition that can be severely incapacitating. The causative mechanism is usually displaced dense particles (canaliths) in a semicircular canal. By means of canalith repositioning, these particles can be moved into the utricle and the symptoms complet...

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Published inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 323
Main Author Epley, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1996
Subjects
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Otolithic Membrane - pathology
Posture
Recurrence
Saccule and Utricle - pathology
Semicircular Canals - pathology
Vertigo - complications
Vertigo - pathology
Vertigo - therapy
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Summary:Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common condition that can be severely incapacitating. The causative mechanism is usually displaced dense particles (canaliths) in a semicircular canal. By means of canalith repositioning, these particles can be moved into the utricle and the symptoms completely resolved in a high percentage of cases. The protocol for procedure is discussed as well as the management of complications and recurrences.
ISSN:0030-6665
DOI:10.1016/S0030-6665(20)30395-9