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Chemical labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation for Menière's disease – An effective treatment or a last resort?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. Morgan ,
L. Flood ,
M. Hawthorne  and
S. Raje
M. Morgan
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose, Throat and Eye Research, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough, UK
L. Flood*
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose, Throat and Eye Research, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough, UK
M. Hawthorne
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose, Throat and Eye Research, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough, UK
S. Raje
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose, Throat and Eye Research, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr L. M. Flood, Research Foundation (ENTER), ENT Department, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough TS1 5JE. Fax: 01642 231154 email: enter@onyxnet.co.uk
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Abstract

The surgical management of Menière's disease presents a difficult and controversial problem and includes various procedures ranging from ‘placebo operations’ to vestibular nerve section. The situation is even more complex in the case where the only hearing ear is affected. We present a case of severe debilitating vertigo due to Menière's disease that was treated by chemical labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation. This unique management strategy allowed restoration of useful hearing and relief of vertigo.

Keywords

Menière's diseaseCochlear implantGentamicinsLabyrinthVertigo
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 7 , July 1999 , pp. 666 - 669
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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