The evolution of intractable Meniere's disease: attacks resolve over time.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Knowledge of the natural and temporal course of a disease is important when deciding if an intervention is appropriate. In the case of Ménière's disease (MD), there is some evidence that attacks diminish over time, but the topic remains controversial. A conservative approach to surgery is usually followed in northern Europe, and leads to strict patient selection before considering surgery. Here, we describe the evolution of vertigo attacks among a group of intractable MD patients in whom surgery was considered.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study in a Ménière's disease expert center. Patients with definite unilateral Ménière's disease and persisting vertigo attacks despite treatment with intratympanic steroid injections were included. All patients had been waitli

SUBMITTER: Gerritsen FR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542254 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature