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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
*[[Surgery]] is not the first-line treatment option for patients with BPPV. [[Surgery]] is usually reserved for patients with refractory BPPV. | |||
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==Surgery== | ==Surgery== | ||
* | *Transection of the posterior ampullary nerve | ||
*Argon laser | |||
* | *Surgical occlusion of the posterior canal with bony plugs | ||
==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
* Since [[hearing loss]] is one of the most important [[complications]] of these procedures, [[Hearing (sense)|hearing]] problem in the other ear is [[contraindication]] for [[surgery]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.
Overview
Indications
- Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with BPPV. Surgery is usually reserved for patients with refractory BPPV.
Surgery
- Transection of the posterior ampullary nerve
- Argon laser
- Surgical occlusion of the posterior canal with bony plugs
Contraindications
- Since hearing loss is one of the most important complications of these procedures, hearing problem in the other ear is contraindication for surgery.