Journal Reviews

Low risk options following failure of intratympanic gentamicin for Meniere’s

1 May 2017 | | Meniere’s Disease, Intractable disease, Gentamicin, Surgery

This article is a useful summary of the options available when intratympanic gentamicin (ITG) fails to adequately control vertigo episodes in Meniere’s patients. The authors describe the anatomical reasons that may impede drug delivery to the round window with the...

Performing a labyrinthectomy

1 May 2017 | | Meniere’s Disease, Labrinthectomy, Vertigo, Hydrops, Vestibular ablation

This article takes the reader through the two main approaches for a labyrinthectomy for intractable Meniere’s disease. These are the traditional trans-mastoid and the less well known trans-canal. They state that according to the House clinic, the selection criteria for...