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Regression of Endolymphatic Hydrops in Patient With Meniere's Disease Treated With Vestibular Neurectomy: A Case Report.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal 2024 April 21
Vestibular neurectomy is an effective method eliminating vertigo attacks in patients suffering from disabling Meniere's disease with no clinical improvement despite conservative and intratympanic therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging allows in vivo evaluation of changes manifesting in the inner ear after treatment; however, downgrading of the endolymphatic hydrops after vestibular neurectomy had not been previously described in the literature. In the present article, a case of a patient with unilateral severe Meniere's disease treated with selective vestibular nerve section from middle fossa approach was described. Clinical symptoms and audiovestibular tests were evaluated before and 13 months after the surgery. Complete resolution of vertigo episodes and hearing preservation was achieved. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed before and after the surgery using a 3 Tesla scanner with dedicated protocol after intravenous administration of gadolinium contrast agent. In the follow-up examination, regression of the cochlear and vestibular endolymphatic hydrops was visualized, which may suggest processes occurring in the labyrinth as a result of the vestibular efferent fibers section.
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