Complete round window niche occlusion for superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome: a minimally invasive approach

Ear Nose Throat J. 2009 Aug;88(8):1042-56.

Abstract

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD) syndrome is a recognized condition associated with varying degrees of vestibular and auditory dysfunction. The authors present a case study of disabling SCD syndrome in a 37-year-old man who was successfully treated with a complete round window niche occlusion via a transcanal approach. This case represents the first report of a transcanal complete round window niche occlusion for the treatment of SCD syndrome. A brief literature review and discussion of surgical techniques follow.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cartilage / transplantation
  • Ear Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Ear Diseases / surgery*
  • Hearing Disorders / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures*
  • Round Window, Ear / surgery*
  • Semicircular Canals* / diagnostic imaging
  • Syndrome
  • Temporal Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Vestibular Diseases / surgery*