Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
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Background and Aim: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is most common type of vertigo in general population. Epley maneuver is the most effective treatment technique. However, there is no clinically valid test to verify... more
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The vestibulo-ocular reflex was studied at high frequencies of active head rotation (2 to 6 Hz) in twenty-three patients with benign positional vertigo (BPPV). Gain and phase measurements were obtained in the vertical and horizontal... more
This retrospective study was conducted to determine the relationship between variable factors and the recurrence rate of post-semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (PSC-BPPV) after canalith repositioning procedure (CRP).... more
Background and Aim: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is most common type of vertigo in general population. Epley maneuver is the most effective treatment technique. However, there is no clinically valid test to verify... more
AIM To determine the importance of accurate topological diagnostics of the otolith and the differentiation of certain clinical forms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). METHODS A prospective study was conducted at the County... more
Results: 42 patients (61%) were referred through the conventional route (primary healthcare or non-hospital ENT); 17 patients (25%) came from the emergency room (one third of them were admitted); the remainder were patients hospitalized... more
Introduction Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common type of vertigo. It is frequently seen in elderly patients, and the course of the attack may easily mimic cerebrovascular disease. A BPPV attack after a... more
Objective To determine the rate of symptom resolution in patients with posttraumatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and to determine if it differs from resolution rates in patients with BPPV and without a history of head... more
There is evidence suggesting that migraine may be associated with vertigo. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common form of vertigo, in patients with migraine using a... more
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common balance disorders of the peripheral vestibular system. Diagnosis is made from patient history and the manifestation of specific symptoms. Treatment differs for the... more
In this study the relationship of serum homocysteine, vitamin B12, folic acid levels and peripheral vestibular dysfunction (PVD) was investigated. Forty-one patients (31 females, 10 males; mean age 57.34±14.3 years; range 12 to 80 years)... more
Introduction: To identify the type of referrals received by vestibular physiotherapists for vertigo and assess whether medical review for these patients would be appropriate. Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective review of... more
The aim of this study was to adapt the Vertigo Symptom Scale (VSS) and the Vertigo Dizziness Imbalance (VDI) Questionnaires to the Turkish population and investigate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version. One hundred and... more
BACKGROUND More than 50% of the patients with peripheral vestibular disorders are suffering from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Diagnosis is established by positive Dix-Halpike test and/or roll test. Objective of this study... more
In this paper, the treatment by medication together with two maneuvers-the particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) reported by Parnes and Price-Jones and the liberatory maneuver (LM) reported by Semont et al.-were compared with treatment by... more
BPPV is generally the most common cause of vertigo, caused by a pinch-off of tiny calcium carbonate crystals (called the otoconia or the otoliths) from the macula utriculi, most frequently due to the degenerative processes or a trauma,... more
Introdução: A vertigem postural ou posicional paroxística benigna (VPPB) é uma síndrome muito comum na prática clínica, pode ter etiologia diversa e seu tratamento baseia-se principalmente em manobras de reposição canalicular. Entretanto,... more
To determine the recurrence rate of benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) and the factors associated to such recurrences. Prospective study. Sixty-nine consecutive patients treated for first episode of BPPV. 63 months. Mean... more
Introduction Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common type of vertigo. It is frequently seen in elderly patients, and the course of the attack may easily mimic cerebrovascular disease. A BPPV attack after a... more
To study the demographic, clinical, pathogenetic, and nystagmographic features and treatment outcomes of subjective benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Prospective clinical trial. Tertiary referral center. Sixty-three patients... more