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Title:

Canalolithiasis of the superior semicircular canal: an anomaly in benign paroxysmal vertigo.

Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Schratzenstaller, B; Wagner-Manslau, C; Strasser, G; Arnold, W
Abstract:
According to the canalolithiasis theory, benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) is caused by gravity-dependent movements of otoconial debris that collects in the endolymph of the posterior semicircular canal. Other parts of the vestibular organ are rarely affected, and it is mainly the horizontal canal that is affected by this atypical form of BPPV. Canalolithiasis of the superior semicircular canal must be considered an anomaly because the superior semicircular canal is the highest point of the vesti...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Acta Otolaryngol
Year:
2005
Journal volume:
125
Journal issue:
10
Pages contribution:
1055-62
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1080/00016480510037023
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16298786
Print-ISSN:
0001-6489
TUM Institution:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik
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