K Hüfner, D Barresi, M Glaser, J Linn, C Adrion, U Mansmann, T Brandt, M Strupp
BACKGROUND: Vestibular paroxysmia (VP), which is attributed to neurovascular cross-compression (NVCC), leads to vertiginous spells. Although VP was described more than 30 years ago by Jannetta and colleagues, we still need more reliable data on its diagnostic features and the efficacy of medical treatment. METHODS: A follow-up study of 32 patients with recurrent short spells of vertigo and with diagnosis of VP by published criteria was performed using medical records and patient consultation (mean follow-up time 31...
September 23, 2008: Neurology