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. 2021 Dec;31(4):933-941.
doi: 10.1007/s00062-021-01037-x. Epub 2021 Jun 7.

Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence : Covering Defects in Understanding from Clinical to Radiologic Evaluation

Alok A Bhatt  1 , Larry B Lundy  2 , Erik H Middlebrooks  3 , Prasanna Vibhute  3 , Vivek Gupta  3 , Patricia A Rhyner  3
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Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence : Covering Defects in Understanding from Clinical to Radiologic Evaluation

Alok A Bhatt et al. Clin Neuroradiol. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence alters the normal fluid mechanics of the vestibulocochlear system and can be a debilitating condition. This article reviews the current understanding of the bony labyrinthine defect, including symptoms, etiology, surgical approach, as well as preoperative and postoperative imaging pearls.

Keywords: Mastoid air cells; Post-operative; Surgical techniques; Tullio Phenomenon; Vertigo.

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