Bajwa R. Cryo-labyrinthectomy for post-mastoidectomy vertigo.
J Laryngol Otol 1975;
89:977-9. [PMID:
1176830 DOI:
10.1017/s0022215100081263]
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Abstract
A case of severe vertigo, following multiple operations for chronic suppurative otitis media is described. Sensitive nystagmus-producing spots in the mastoid cavity were treated by cryosurgery. Despite the absence of histological evidence of sensory epithelium or nerve endings, a good result was obtained.
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