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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: comparison of two recent international guidelines.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21537621     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIM: the aim of this paper is to discuss, in a practical fashion, the current options available to manage BPPV.
METHOD: Study design: non-systematic review. This study reviews two recent guidelines regarding the evaluation and treatment of BPPV. The first one was published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck surgery (AAO-HNS) and the other by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The similarities were presented in different tables.
RESULTS: Those guidelines presented differences regarding methods. Only the AAO-HNS guidelines recommend the Dix-Hallpike test for the diagnosis of BPPV. Only canalith repositioning maneuver, Semont maneuver and vestibular rehabilitation had showed some benefit and were recommended as good treatment options.
CONCLUSIONS: Both guidelines fulfilled all the aspects required for clinicians to diagnosed and manage BPPV; only the AAO-HNS's guidelines were more comprehensive and of better quality.
Authors:
André Luís Dos Santos Silva; Marina Reis Campos Marinho; Fabiana Maria de Vasconcelos Gouveia; Julio Guilherme Silva; Arthur de Sá Ferreira; Renato Cal
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology     Volume:  77     ISSN:  1808-8686     ISO Abbreviation:  Braz J Otorhinolaryngol     Publication Date:    2011 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-05-03     Completed Date:  2011-09-30     Revised Date:  2011-10-04    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101207337     Medline TA:  Braz J Otorhinolaryngol     Country:  Brazil    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng; por     Pagination:  191-200     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
UNISUAM - Rio de Janeiro - RJ. delandre@infolink.com.br
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic*
Vertigo / diagnosis*,  therapy*

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