The aim of this study was to determine the dimensions of cochlear aqueduct radiologically in patients with Ménière's disease and in normal subjects, and to correlate these findings with normal and low static acoustic compliance (SAC) (high and normal perilymphatic pressure) to see whether the dimensions of the cochlear aqueduct...
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo After Stapedectomy
Objective To determine the incidence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) following stapedectomy in a patient group and the efficacy of the Epley maneuver in this group.Study Design Prospective study in a university-based tertiary referral system.Methods The patient group comprised 63 patients who had undergone stapedectomy; a control group consisted...
Accuracy of Acoustic Rhinometry Measurements
To identify the factors that influence the accuracy of acoustic rhinometry measurements recorded with commercially available equipment. A simple model was used which consisted of a metal pipe and cylindrical inserts. These inserts comprised various lengths, and aperture dimensions were comparable to, or smaller than, the nasal valve areas of...