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. 2005;126(1):3-6.

Bilateral vestibular loss after caloric irrigation: clinical application of vestibular rehabilitation

R S Bittar  1 , M E B Pedalini, J R O Ramalho, C G Carneiro
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Bilateral vestibular loss after caloric irrigation: clinical application of vestibular rehabilitation

R S Bittar et al. Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 2005.

Abstract

Bilateral vestibular loss is a rare diagnosis among patients with dizziness and imbalance. Nevertheless, symptoms are often disabling and therapy has yet to be established.

Aim: To evaluate and describe the clinical outcome of patients with imbalance due to bilateral vestibular loss after a caloric test treated with vestibular rehabilitation.

Study design: Retrospective case report.

Method: Pre- and post-treatment outcomes were evaluated in 8 individuals suffering from post-caloric bilateral vestibular paresis who were submitted to vestibular rehabilitation.

Results: Clinical improvement after vestibular rehabilitation was observed in 7 (87.5%) of the 8 patients.

Conclusion: Although complete compensation for bilateral vestibular loss is not expected, vestibular rehabilitation may be used as a therapeutic method in these patients.

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