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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 88(5): 733-739, Sept.-Oct. 2022. graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1403920

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Abstract Introduction The Epley maneuver is useful for the otoconia to return from the long arm of the posterior semicircular canal into the utricle. To move otoconia out of the posterior semicircular canal short arm and into the utricle, we need different maneuvers. Objective To diagnose the short-arm type BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal and treat them with bow-and-yaw maneuver. Methods 171 cases were diagnosed as BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal based on a positive Dix-Hallpike maneuver. We first attempted to treat patients with the bow-and-yaw maneuver and then performed the Dix-Hallpike maneuver again. If the repeated Dix-Hallpike maneuver gave negative results, we diagnosed the patient with the short-arm type of BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal and considered the patient to have been cured by the bow-and-yaw maneuver; otherwise, probably the long-arm type BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal existed and we treated the patient with the Epley maneuver. Results Approximately 40% of the cases were cured by the bow-and-yaw maneuver, giving negative results on repeated Dix-Hallpike maneuvers, and were diagnosed with short-arm lithiasis. Conclusion The short-arm type posterior semicircular canal BPPV can be diagnosed and treated in a convenient and comfortable manner.


Resumo Introdução A manobra de Epley é útil para o retorno da otocônia do braço longo do canal semicircular posterior para o utrículo. Diferentes manobras são necessárias para mover a otocônia para fora do braço curto do canal semicircular posterior e para dentro do utrículo. Objetivo Diagnosticar a VPPB do tipo braço curto do canal semicircular posterior e tratá-la com a manobra de incline and balance. Método Foram diagnosticados 171 casos como VPPB de canal semicircular posterior com base na manobra de Dix-Hallpike positiva. Primeiro tentamos tratar os pacientes com a manobra de incline and balance e, em seguida, executamos a manobra de Dix-Hallpike novamente. Se a repetição da manobra de Dix-Hallpike desse resultados negativos, diagnosticávamos o paciente como VPPB do canal semicircular posterior do tipo braço curto e considerávamos que ele ou ela havia sido curado pela manobra de incline and balance; caso contrário, provavelmente o paciente apresentava VPPB do canal semicircular posterior do tipo braço longo e tratávamos o paciente com a manobra de Epley. Resultados Aproximadamente 40% dos casos foram curados pela manobra de incline and balance, com resultados negativos nas manobras de Dix-Hallpike repetidas, e foram diagnosticados com litíase de braço curto. Conclusão A VPPB de canal semicircular posterior do tipo braço curto pode ser diagnosticada e tratada de maneira conveniente e confortável.

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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 88(5): 708-716, Sept.-Oct. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1403927

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Abstract Introduction In patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, BPPV; a torsional-vertical down beating positioning nystagmus can be elicited in the supine straight head-hanging position test or in the Dix-Hallpike test to either side. This type of nystagmus can be explained by either an anterior canal BPPV or by an apogeotropic variant of the contralateral posterior canal BPPV Until now all the therapeutic maneuvers that have been proposed address only one possibility, and without first performing a clear differential diagnosis between them. Objective To propose a new maneuver for torsional-vertical down beating positioning nystagmus with a clear lateralization that takes into account both possible diagnoses (anterior canal-BPPV and posterior canal-BPPV). Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted on 157 consecutive patients with BPPV. The new maneuver was performed only in those with torsional-vertical down beating positioning nystagmus with clear lateralization. Results Twenty patients (12.7%) were diagnosed with a torsional-vertical down beating positioning nystagmus. The maneuver was performed in 10 (6.35%) patients, in whom the affected side was clearly determined. Seven (4.45%) patients were diagnosed with an anterior canal-BPPV and successfully treated. Two (1.25%) patients were diagnosed with a posterior canal-BPPV and successfully treated with an Epley maneuver after its conversion into a geotropic posterior BPPV. Conclusion This new maneuver was found to be effective in resolving all the cases of torsional-vertical down beating positioning nystagmus-BPPV caused by an anterior canal-BPPV, and in shifting in a controlled way the posterior canal-BPPV cases of the contralateral side into a geotropic-posterior-BPPV successfully treated during the followup visit. Moreover, this new maneuver helped in the differential diagnosis between anterior canal-BPPV and a contralateral posterior canal-BPPV.


Resumo Introdução Em pacientes com vertigem posicional paroxística benigna, VPPB, um nistagmo vertical para baixo com componente de torção pode ser provocado no teste head hanging supino executado na posição reta ou no teste de Dix-Hallpike para qualquer um dos lados. Esse tipo de nistagmo pode ser explicado por uma VPPB do canal anterior ou por uma variante apogeotrópica da VPPB do canal posterior contralateral. Até agora, todas as manobras terapêuticas propostas abordam apenas uma possibilidade, sem antes fazer um diagnóstico diferencial claro entre elas. Objetivo Propor uma nova manobra para nistagmo vertical para baixo com componente de torção com uma lateralização clara que leve em consideração os dois diagnósticos possíveis, VPPB do canal anterior e VPPB do canal posterior. Método Um estudo de coorte prospectivo foi conduzido em 157 pacientes consecutivos com VPPB. A nova manobra foi feita apenas nos pacientes com nistagmo vertical para baixo com componente de torção, com lateralização nítida. Resultados Vinte pacientes (12,7%) foram diagnosticados com nistagmo vertical para baixo com componente de torção. A manobra foi feita em 10 (6,35%) pacientes, nos quais o lado afetado foi claramente determinado. Sete (4,45%) pacientes foram diagnosticados com VPPB do canal anterior e tratados com sucesso. Dois (1,25%) pacientes foram diagnosticados com VPPB do canal posterior e tratados com sucesso com a manobra de Epley após sua conversão para VPPB geotrópica de canal posterior. Conclusão Essa nova manobra mostrou-se eficaz na resolução de todos os casos de VPPB com nistagmo vertical para baixo com componente de torção causada por VPPB do canal anterior. E na mudança de forma controlada dos casos de VPPB do canal posterior do lado contralateral para uma VPPB geotrópica de canal posterior tratada com sucesso durante a consulta de seguimento. Além disso, essa nova manobra auxiliou no diagnóstico diferencial entre a VPPB do canal anterior e a VPPB do canal posterior contralateral.

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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 79(3): 315-322, set. 2019. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1058702

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RESUMEN Introducción: La dehiscencia del canal semicircular es una vestibulopatía periférica rara y poco prevalente, que se caracteriza por una falta de cobertura ósea del canal semicircular superior en la zona más próxima a la duramadre de la fosa cerebral media. Objetivo: Conocer el estado actual y la calidad científica de las publicaciones sobre la dehiscencia del canal semicircular superior (DCSS). Material y método: Se ha realizado una búsqueda bibliométrica con posterior revisión, selección y análisis a partir de ítems relacionados con estudios DCSS en la base de datos Pubmed desde el año 1998 hasta 2017. Resultados: Al estudiar el tipo de publicaciones, el 77% eran artículos originales, 12% revisiones, 9% casos clínicos, 2% cartas al director y respuestas al editor. Los artículos han sido publicados en un total de 108 revistas, siendo Otology and Neurotology la que mayor número de manuscritos presenta con un total de 87, seguida de Head and Neck Surgery con 28 y Laryngoscope con 22. Estados Unidos se posiciona como el principal contribuyente a la literatura mundial sobre este tema (42%), seguido de Europa (33%). El idioma de referencia es el inglés con 91% de publicaciones (382). Según el índice de Lotka, la actividad productiva de los autores es de tipo medio/bajo, ya que de los 217 autores que firman en primer lugar, solo 19 tienen más de 10 artículos. Según el índice de impacto Journal Citation Reports, 60% de las publicaciones se localiza en los cuartiles Q1 (116 publicaciones) y Q2 (141 publicaciones), lo que indica que la calidad de los trabajos es alta. La temática ha ido variando con el paso del tiempo, siendo actualmente el diagnóstico con 34,3%, seguido del tratamiento con 25,7%, los temas que más interesan. Aunque se trata principalmente de un tema del campo de la otorrinolaringología, en los últimos años ha despertado interés en otras áreas como la neurología y la radiología. Conclusión: Este estudio revela como los trabajos sobre DCSS presentan un escaso número de autores, las publicaciones se concentran en pocas revistas, pero de una alta calidad, y el estado actual del tema está en fase de crecimiento exponencial.


ABSTRACT Introduction: The dehiscence of the semicircular canal is a rare and not very prevalent peripheral vestibulopathy, characterized by a lack of bony coverage of the superior semicircular canal in the area closest to the dura of the middle cerebral fossa. Aim: To know current status and scientific quality of publications of the superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD). Material and method: Bibliometric research with review, selection and analysis from ítems related with SSCD studies in the Pubmed database from 1998 to 2017. Results: 77% of publications were original articles, 12% reviews, 9% clinical cases, 2% letters and answers to the editor. The articles have been published in 108 journals. The top publishing journal is Otology and Neurotology with 87 publications, followed by Head and Neck Surgery with 28 and Laryngoscope with 22. USA is the main global contributor to the world literature on this subject (42%) followed by Europe (33%). The publication reference language is English, with the 91% of publications (382). According to Lotka's index, the general production activity of the authors is at the middle/low level. According to JCR impact factor, there are 60% of the publications in Q1 (116 articles) and Q2 (141 articles) quartiles, which indicates that the quality is high. The subject of the publications has varied over time, being currently diagnostic with 34.3%, followed by treatment with 25.7%, the subjects that most interest. In recent years it has aroused interest in other areas such as neurology or radiology. Conclusion: The work on DCSS has a small number of authors, the publications are limited to a few journals, but of a high quality, and the current state of the subject is in phase of exponential growth.


Subject(s)
Humans , Periodicals as Topic , Bibliometrics , Semicircular Canal Dehiscence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 76(8): 534-538, Aug. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950583

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ABSTRACT Objective: To describe an unusual patient reaction to maneuvers used in the treatment of posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (PC-BPPV) that we termed the "Tumarkin-like phenomenon". Methods: At a private practice, 221 outpatients were diagnosed and treated for PC-BPPV. The treatment consisted of performing the Epley or Semont maneuvers. At the end of these maneuvers, when assuming the sitting position, the patients' reactions were recorded. Results: Thirty-three patients showed a Tumarkin-like phenomenon described by a self-reported sensation of suddenly being thrown to the ground. In the follow-up, this group of patients remained without PC-BPPV symptoms up to at least 72 hours after the maneuvers. Conclusion: The occurrence of a Tumarkin-like phenomenon at the end of Epley and Semont maneuvers for PC-BPPV may be linked with treatment success.


RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever uma reação incomum dos pacientes às manobras utilizadas no tratamento da vertigem posicional paroxística benigna do canal posterior (VPPB-CP), a qual denominamos de fenômeno Tumarkin-like. Métodos: Em uma clínica privada, 221 pacientes ambulatoriais foram diagnosticados e tratados para VPPB-CP. O tratamento consistiu em realizar as manobras de Epley ou de Semont. Ao término da manobra, ao serem colocados na posição sentado, as reações dos pacientes foram filmadas. Resultados: Trinta e três pacientes apresentaram o fenômeno de Tumarkin-like, descrito como uma sensação súbita de ser jogado no chão. O acompanhamento mostrou que todos eles permaneceram sem sintomas de VPPB até pelo menos 72 horas após as manobras. Conclusão: A ocorrência do fenômeno Tumarkin-like no final das manobras de Epley e Semont para VPPB-CP pode estar associado ao sucesso terapêutico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Patient Positioning/methods , Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo/physiopathology , Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo/therapy , Sensation/physiology , Time Factors , Semicircular Canals/physiopathology , Physical Therapy Modalities , Treatment Outcome , Self Report , Sitting Position
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 78(1): 71-77, mar. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-902817

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RESUMEN El tinnitus se presenta en forma crónica en alrededor del 10% de los adultos, siendo el 4% de estos casos tinnitus pulsátil (TP). El TP se caracteriza por ser rítmico y sincrónico al latido cardiaco. Existen múltiples causas descritas, pero en un grupo importante de casos, no se logra objetivar su origen. Nuestro objetivo es presentar casos de dehiscencia del canal semicircular superior (DCSS) como causa de tinnitus pulsátil y su estudio. Se presentan dos pacientes evaluadas por tinnitus pulsátil. En ambos casos se descartan causas sistémicas, ECO doppler carotídeo sin alteración, angio TAC y RNM sin hallazgos. En reconstrucción de Pöschl se sospecha DCSS, por lo que se estudia con potenciales miogénicos evocados cVEMP y oVEMP con disminución de umbral y respuesta aumentada en oído afectado. En los casos expuestos el tinnitus aparece como síntoma único asociado a la presencia de DCSS, que fue confirmada con estudio imagenológico y VEMPs. El estudio con angio TAC permite pesquisar diversas causas asociadas. Los VEMPs confirman el diagnóstico, teniendo el oVEMP mayor sensibilidad. Como conclusión la DCSS es una entidad a tener presente como diagnóstico diferencial del tinnitus pulsátil y ante su sospecha se debe explorar con VEMPs.


ABSTRACT Tinnitus occurs chronically in about 10% of adults, being pulsatile tinnitus a 4% of these cases (TP). TP is characterized by being rythmic and sychronous to the heart beat. There are many described causes, but in a significant group of cases it is not possible to determine its origin. Our aim is present clinical cases of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) as the cause of pulsatile tinnitus and its study. Clinical cases: Two patients present pulsatile tinnitus in her right ear. System causes were discarded, normal Carotid Doppler ultrasonography, Anglo CT scan and MRI without findings. In Pöschl reconstruction SSCD can be observed. Evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) by suspicion of SSCD Syndrome, cVEMP and oVEMP with a elevated amplitudes and lower thresholds ipsilateral response. In the cases exposed, tinnitus appears as a single symptom associated with the presence of SSCD which was confirmed with imaging studies and VEMPs. The AngioTAC allows to investigate several associated causes. The VEMPs confirm the diagnosis, with oVEMP having a greater sensitivity. The SSCD is an entity to have in my mind as a differential diagnosis of pulsatile tinnitus and, if suspected, should be explored with VEMPs.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Aged , Tinnitus/etiology , Labyrinth Diseases/complications , Labyrinth Diseases/diagnosis , Audiometry , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Semicircular Canals/physiopathology , Semicircular Canals/diagnostic imaging
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 77(3): 317-325, set. 2017. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-902783

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La dehiscencia del canal semicircular posterior es una patología rara y con baja incidencia, por ello hemos realizado una revisión de los conocimientos actuales de esta entidad. Se ha realizado una búsqueda bibliográfica desde 1998 hasta diciembre de 2016 de toda la literatura publicada sobre la misma en las bases de datos Allied and Complementary Medicine Database and the Embase, Health Management Information Consortium, Scopus, Consortium, Medline, PsycINFO y Scielo. Se han encontrado y revisado 53 trabajos relacionados con el tema. La dehiscencia del canal semicircular posterior presenta una prevalencia variable; 0,3%-4,5% en adultos y 1,2%-20% en niños. Su localización puede ser hacia el golfo de la yugular o fosa cerebral posterior. Los pacientes pueden ser asintomáticos o presentar clínica auditiva y/o vestibular. La tomografía computarizada y la prueba de potenciales vestibulares miogénicos evocados permiten establecer el diagnóstico de certeza. En el tratamiento quirúrgico la vía de abordaje de elección es la transmastoidea y las técnicas del cierre del canal son el "plugging" y el "resurfacing".


The posterior semicircular canal dehiscence is a rare pathology and it has a low incidence. We have realized a review about the current knowledge of this entity. We have performed a bibliographic research from 1998 to 2016 December about the literature published in this subject, in the data basis Allied and Complementary Medicine Database and the Embase, Health Management Information Consortium, Scopus, Consortium, Medline, PsycINFO y Scielo. I thas been found and reviewed 53 papers about the topic. The posterior semicircular canal dehiscence has a variable prevalence: 0,3%-4-5% in adults and 1,2%-20% in children. The location can be in the jugular bulb or in the posterior brain fossa. Some patients can be asymptomatic, whereas others can have auditory and/or vestibular signs and symptoms. Computed tomography and test of vestibular evoked myogenic potentials allow the diagnosis of certainty. In the surgical treatment the approach of choice is transmastoid and techniques to close the canal are plugging and resurfacing.


Subject(s)
Humans , Semicircular Canals/pathology , Semicircular Canals/surgery , Semicircular Canals/physiopathology , Hearing Loss/pathology
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Rev. ing. bioméd ; 10(19): 57-65, ene.-jun. 2016. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-960898

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Los desórdenes vestibulares como el vértigo con mayor prevalencia en la población afectada pueden diagnosticarse con diferentes herramientas incluido el test de agudeza visual dinámica. Test que a nivel clínico únicamente incluye la monitorización de velocidad de movimiento de rotación de la cabeza sin mayores herramientas que permitan el diagnóstico puntual del canal semicircular horizontal acotado en la dinámica completa del movimiento. En el presente artículo se presenta una herramienta tecnológica completa para el desarrollo del test que permite el sensado de los movimientos de la cabeza en los ejes x, y, z y la interacción con una interfaz gráfica para la evaluación de la agudeza visual con errores encontrados al final de la implementación inferiores al 2% en ángulos de inclinación y flexión y del 4% al 15% para el ángulo máximo de rotación.


Vestibular disorders as the vertigo, with higher prevalence in the affected population, can be diagnosed using different tools including the dynamic vestibular acuity test. Test including at clinical level only the speed motorization of head without more tools to allow the specific diagnose of the horizontal semicircular canal bounded in the complete dynamic of movement. This article present a complete technologic tool to the development of the test, allowing the sensing of head movements in the x, y, z axis and the interaction with a graphical interface to evaluate the visual acuity, with found differences at the end of the implementation lower of 2% in flexion and inclination angles and of 4% to 15% to the maximum rotation angle.


Distúrbios vestibulares como a vertigem, com maior prevalência na população afetada, pode ser diagnosticada através de diferentes ferramentas, incluindo o teste de acuidade vestibular dinâmico. Incluindo o teste a nível clínico somente a motorização velocidade da cabeça sem mais ferramentas para permitir o diagnóstico específico do canal semicircular horizontal delimitada a dinâmica de movimentos. Este artigo apresenta uma ferramenta tecnológica completa para o desenvolvimento do teste, Permitindo que o sensor de movimentos da cabeça nos x, y, eixo z ea interação com uma interface gráfica para avaliar a acuidade visual, com diferenças encontradas no final da Implementação inferior de 2% em ângulos de flexão e de inclinação e de 4% a 15% para o ângulo de rotação máxima.

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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 76(1): 55-62, abr. 2016. ilus, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-784883

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El síndrome de dehiscencia de canal semicircular superior (DCSS) es una patología descrita en 1998 por Minor y cols, presenta síntomas diversos incluido vértigo inducido por el sonido, hipoacusia y autofonía por la falta de cobertura ósea en dicho canal. El diagnóstico se basa en la clínica y la confirmación se obtiene mediante la tomografía computarizada de peñasco. El tratamiento será expectante o reparación quirúrgica de la continuidad si la clínica es incapacitante. En este artículo se presenta un caso clínico de DCSS con síntomas auditivos y vestibulares al emitir el fonema "mmm".


The superior semicircular dehiscence síndrome is a pathology described en 1998 by Minor et al. Which presents several symptoms incluid sound induced vértigo, hearing loss and autophony due to bone dehiscense of this semicircular canal. The diagnosis was based on clinical and confirmation is given by the temporal bone CT. Treatment is expectant or surgical repair of continuity if the clinic is disabling. In this paper we present a case of DCSS with auditory and vestibular symptoms in issuing the phoneme "mmm".


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Semicircular Canals/physiopathology , Labyrinth Diseases/diagnosis , Syndrome , Vertigo/etiology , Hearing Loss/etiology , Labyrinth Diseases/physiopathology
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 75(2): 137-144, ago. 2015. ilus, graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-757895

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Introducción: Video Head Impulse Test es una nueva tecnología dirigida a la evaluación de los canales semicirculares, específicamente a la eficiencia del reflejo vestíbulo ocular. Es un procedimiento rápido, no invasivo y bien tolerado por el paciente. En Chile se evidencia una falta de estudios relacionados a esta prueba. Objetivo: Analizar los resultados de la eficiencia del reflejo vestíbulo ocular de los canales semicirculares horizontales, obtenidos mediante la aplicación de la prueba Video Head Impulse Test en estudiantes de las Escuelas de Fonoaudiología y de Tecnología Médica de la Universidad de Valparaíso. Material y método: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, no experimental, transversal descriptivo con un tipo de muestreo no probabilístico de participante voluntario. A los 80 estudiantes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión se les aplicó la prueba Video Head Impulse Test. Resultados: El promedio de la ganancia del canal semicircular horizontal derecho fue de 0,92 ± 0,07 y el de izquierdo fue de 0,85 ± 0,07. Además el promedio de porcentaje de asimetría fue de 10% ± 7,45. Conclusión: La investigación entrega datos referenciales en relación a los valores de normalidad para la eficiencia del reflejo vestíbulo ocular en una muestra específica, los que servirán como base para la ejecución de estudios posteriores.


Introduction: Video Head Impulse Test is a new technology directed to the evaluation of the semicircular canals, specifically the vestibular ocular reflex efficiency. It is a rapid, noninvasive and well tolerated procedure. In Chile there is a lack of studies related to this evaluation. Aim: Analyze the results of the efficiency of the vestibular ocular reflex of the horizontal semicircular canals, using Video Head Impulse Test in students from the schools of Fonoaudiología and Tecnología Médica of the University of Valparaíso. Material and method: A quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental descriptive study with a type of non-probability sampling with voluntary participant. The 80 students who fulfill the inclusion criteria were evaluated with Video Head Impulse Test. Results: The mean gain of the right horizontal semicircular canal was 0.92 ± 0.07 and for the left was 0.85 ± 0.07. In addition the mean percentage of asymmetry was 10% ± 7.45. Conclusions: The investigation delivery referential data regarding normal values for the efficiency of the vestibular ocular reflex in a specific sample, which serve as the basis for the implementation of future studies.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Students , Video Recording , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Head Impulse Test/methods , Semicircular Canals/physiology , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Int. j. morphol ; 30(3): 1158-1165, Sept. 2012. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-665539

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El objetivo fue estudiar las peculiaridades en la morfología apical del canal semicircular superior, a nivel de la eminencia arcuata con la finalidad de obtener conclusiones aplicativas. Se estudiaron 48 cabezas de cadáveres humanos (96 huesos temporales), con la intención de identificar la presencia de adelgazamiento o dehiscencia del canal semicircular superior, así como la existencia de surcos vasculares de la eminencia acuata que, discurriendo sobre el techo del canal, pudieran afectar a su integridad anatómica. El estudio incluye un análisis histológico (Tricrómico de Martins) y radiológico (Tomografía Computarizada) de los hallazgos positivos (dehiscencias y adelgazamientos), así como estudio tomográfico de los canales con surcos vasculares visibles. En un caso (1,04 por ciento hemos observado cómo el canal presentaba un defecto óseo completo (dehiscencia), en tres (3,12 por ciento) el canal presentaba una pared muy delgada cuyo grosor no excedía de 0,2 mm. En 12 casos (12,5 por ciento) la eminencia arcuata estaba recorrida por surcos por el que discurrían vasos colaterales meníngeos, que determinaron una concavidad entre 0,1 y 0,2 mm, mientras que el grosor medio de dicha pared en estos casos fue de 1,2 mm. De las tres peculiaridades estudiadas, la falta de cobertura ósea es la que produce el síndrome de dehiscencia del canal semicircular superior. Los canales que presentaban una cubierta adelgazada pueden estar predispuestos a una rotura y por lo tanto causar patología en el canal. En cambio la presencia de surcos vasculares que recorren la superficie apical del canal, no parece tener consecuencias al disminuir minimamente su grosor...


The aim was to study the peculiarities in apical morphology of the superior semicircular canal are studied at level of the arcuate eminence to obtain application conclusions. We have studied 48 heads from human cadavers (96 temporal bones), with the intention of identifying the presence of thinning or dehiscence in the superior semicircular canal, as well as the existence of vascular sulci of the arcuate eminence, which, traveling along the roof of the canal, may affect its anatomical integrity. The study includes a histological (Martin's Trichome method) and a radiological analysis (Computerized Tomography) of the findings (dehiscences and thinnings), and as well as tomographic study of the canals with visible vascular sulci. In one case (1.04 percent we have observed how the canal presented a complete bone defect (dehiscence), in three (3.12 percent), presented a very thin wall, which did not exceed 0.2 mm thick. In 12 cases (12.5 percent) sulci covered the arcuate eminence through which meningeal collateral vessels ran, which determined a concavity of between 0.1 and 0.2 mm, whilst the average thickness of this wall in these cases was 1.2 mm. Of the peculiarities studied, the lack of bone coverage is what produces the dehiscence syndrome of the superior semicircular canal. The canals that had a reduced coverage may be predisposed to breakage and therefore cause pathology in them. On the other hand, the presence of vascular sulci that ran along the apical surface of the canal seems to have no consequences to decrease their thickness...


Subject(s)
Humans , Semicircular Canals/anatomy & histology , Semicircular Canals/abnormalities , Cadaver , Semicircular Canals , Temporal Bone , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 71(1): 39-43, abr. 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-591997

ABSTRACT

Introducción: La presencia de dehiscencia de canal semicircular superior presenta una notable diferencia entre la incidencia radiológica (del 1 por ciento al 19 por ciento) y la anatómica (entre 0,4 por ciento y 0,6 por ciento). Objetivo: El objetivo del trabajo es determinar la incidencia anatómica de la dehiscencia del canal semicircular superior y compararla con la incidencia radiológica. Material y método: Se estudia la incidencia de dehiscencia de canal semicircular superior en 80 cráneos (160 temporales). Resultados: Hemos observado la presencia de una dehiscencia del canal semicircular superior en un cráneo de los 80 estudiados, lo que representó una incidencia del 0,6 por ciento. Se discute las posibles causas porque la prevalencia de los estudios radiológicos es marcadamente superior a la de los estudios anatómicos. Conclusión: Es evidente que se realiza un "sobrediagnóstico" de dehiscencias del canal semicircular superior ya que los hallazgos anatómicos están muy lejos de los resultados obtenidos con técnicas de imagen.


Introduction: The presence of dehiscence in the superior semicircular canal shows a remarkable difference between radiological (from 1 percent to 19 percent) and anatomical incidence (between 0,4 percent and 0,6 percent) Aim: To determine the incidence anatomical superior semicircular canal dehiscence. Material and method: The incidence of dehiscence in superior semicircular canal in 80 skulls (160 temporal bones) is studied. Results: We have observed the presence of one dehiscence in the superior semicircular canal in one skull from the 80 studied, representing an incidence of 0.6 percent. The possible causes are discussed because of the prevalence of the radiological studies is highly superior to anatomical studies. Conclusion: It is obvious the over-diagnosis performed about the dehiscences in the superior semicircular canal since anatomical finds are quite different from the results obtained by means of image technics.


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Humans , Semicircular Canals/pathology , Semicircular Canals , Ear Diseases/pathology , Ear Diseases , Ear Diseases/epidemiology , Temporal Bone/pathology , Temporal Bone , Incidence , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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