Diagnosis of Single- or Multiple-Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo according to the Type of Nystagmus
Joint Authors
Koukoutsis, George
Balatsouras, Dimitrios G.
Kaberos, Antonis
Ganelis, Panayotis
Korres, George S.
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common peripheral vestibular disorder encountered in primary care and specialist otolaryngology and neurology clinics.
It is associated with a characteristic paroxysmal positional nystagmus, which can be elicited with specific diagnostic positional maneuvers, such as the Dix-Hallpike test and the supine roll test.
Current clinical research focused on diagnosing and treating various types of BPPV, according to the semicircular canal involved and according to the implicated pathogenetic mechanism.
Cases of multiple-canal BPPV have been specifically investigated because until recently these were resistant to treatment with standard canalith repositioning procedures.
Probably, the most significant factor in diagnosis of the type of BPPV is observation of the provoked nystagmus, during the diagnostic positional maneuvers.
We describe in detail the various types of nystagmus, according to the canals involved, which are the keypoint to accurate diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Balatsouras, Dimitrios G.& Koukoutsis, George& Ganelis, Panayotis& Korres, George S.& Kaberos, Antonis. 2011. Diagnosis of Single- or Multiple-Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo according to the Type of Nystagmus. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Balatsouras, Dimitrios G.…[et al.]. Diagnosis of Single- or Multiple-Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo according to the Type of Nystagmus. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Balatsouras, Dimitrios G.& Koukoutsis, George& Ganelis, Panayotis& Korres, George S.& Kaberos, Antonis. Diagnosis of Single- or Multiple-Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo according to the Type of Nystagmus. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475257
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-475257