Treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. A clinical review
Author(s): Paz Péerez-Véazquez, Virginia Franco-Gutiéerrez
Pages: 165-173
Year: 2017 Issue: 4
Journal: Journal of Otology
Keyword: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo; Treatment; Vestibular disorder;
Abstract: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most frequent episodic vestibular disorder. It is due to otolith rests that are free into the canals or attached to the cupulas. Well over 90%of patients can be successfully treated with manoeuvres that move the particles back to the utriculus. Among the great variety of procedures that have been described, the manoeuvres that are supported by evidenced-based studies or extensive series are commented in this review. Some topics regarding BPPV treatment, such as controlling the accuracy of the procedures or the utility of post-manoeuvre restrictions are also discussed.
Pages: 165-173
Year: 2017 Issue: 4
Journal: Journal of Otology
Keyword: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo; Treatment; Vestibular disorder;
Abstract: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most frequent episodic vestibular disorder. It is due to otolith rests that are free into the canals or attached to the cupulas. Well over 90%of patients can be successfully treated with manoeuvres that move the particles back to the utriculus. Among the great variety of procedures that have been described, the manoeuvres that are supported by evidenced-based studies or extensive series are commented in this review. Some topics regarding BPPV treatment, such as controlling the accuracy of the procedures or the utility of post-manoeuvre restrictions are also discussed.
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