| New therapeutic maneuver for anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. | |
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PMID: 19536580 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article describes the clinical features of anterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (AC-BPPV) and a new therapeutic maneuver for its management. Our study was a retrospective review of cases from an ambulatory tertiary referral center. Thirteen patients afflicted with positional paroxysmal vertigo exhibiting brief positional down-beating nystagmus in positional tests (Dix-Hallpike and head-hanging position) were treated with a maneuver comprised of the following movements: Sequential head positioning beginning supine with head hanging 30 degrees dependent with respect to the body, then supine with head inclined 30 degrees forward, and ending sitting with head 30 degrees forward. All cases showed excellent therapeutic response to our repositioning procedure, i.e. relief of vertigo and elimination of nystagmus. The maneuver described is an option for AC-BPPV treatment. |
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Authors:
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Dario A Yacovino; Timothy C Hain; Francisco Gualtieri |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-06-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of neurology Volume: 256 ISSN: 1432-1459 ISO Abbreviation: J. Neurol. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-23 Completed Date: 2010-01-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0423161 Medline TA: J Neurol Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1851-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Neuro-otology Section, Neurology Research Institute Dr, Ra??l Carrea (FLENI), Monta??eses 2325, C1428QK Ciudad aut??noma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. yac@intramed.net |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Clinical Trials as Topic Disability Evaluation Female Head Movements* Humans Male Middle Aged Posture / physiology* Retrospective Studies Semicircular Canals / physiopathology* Treatment Outcome Vertigo / physiopathology, therapy* Vestibular Function Tests / methods |
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