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

Alok A. Bhatt, Larry B. Lundy, Erik H. Middlebrooks, Prasanna Vibhute, Vivek Gupta, Patricia A. Rhyner

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)933-941
Number of pages9
JournalClinical Neuroradiology
Volume31
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Mastoid air cells
  • Post-operative
  • Surgical techniques
  • Tullio Phenomenon
  • Vertigo

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Clinical Neurology

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