Inner Ear Disease and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo : A Critical Review of Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Management
Joint Authors
Riga, M.
Korres, Stavros G.
Bibas, Athanasios
Xenellis, J.
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
This study is a review of the incidence, clinical characteristics, and management of secondary BPPV.
The different subtypes of secondary BPPV are compared to each other, as well as idiopathic BPPV.
Furthermore, the study highlights the coexistence of BPPV with other inner ear pathologies.
Methods.
A comprehensive search for articles including in the abstract information on incidence, clinical characteristics, and management of secondary BPPV was conducted within the PubMed library.
Results.
Different referral patterns, different diagnostic criteria used for inner ear diseases, and different patient populations have led to greatly variable incidence results.
The differences regarding clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes may support the hypothesis that idiopathic BPPV and the various subtypes of secondary BPPV do not share the exact same pathophysiological mechanisms.
Conclusions.
Secondary BPPV is often under-diagnosed, because dizziness may be atypical and attributed to the primary inner ear pathology.
Reversely, a limited number of BPPV patients may not be subjected to a full examination and characterized as idiopathic, while other inner ear diseases are underdiagnosed.
A higher suspicion index for the coexistence of BPPV with other inner ear pathologies, may lead to a more integrated diagnosis and consequently to a more efficient treatment of these patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Riga, M.& Bibas, Athanasios& Xenellis, J.& Korres, Stavros G.. 2011. Inner Ear Disease and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo : A Critical Review of Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Management. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492349
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Riga, M.…[et al.]. Inner Ear Disease and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo : A Critical Review of Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Management. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492349
American Medical Association (AMA)
Riga, M.& Bibas, Athanasios& Xenellis, J.& Korres, Stavros G.. Inner Ear Disease and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo : A Critical Review of Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Management. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492349
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492349