Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SURGICAL VERSUS NON-SURGICAL APPROACHES TO TREATING MENIERE'S DISEASE
Dr. Pradeep S, Dr. R C Krishna Kumar
JCDR. 2022: 1260 -1265
Abstract
Background: Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, and fluctuating hearing loss. Surgical and non-surgical options are available for treatment to provide relief from symptoms and to improve the quality of life of the patients. Methods: This is a trial on 100 patients who are diagnosed with Meniere's disease divided into the surgery arm (endolymphatic sac surgery or vestibular neurectomy) and the conservative medical approach (treatment via medicines, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy—VRT). Included in these were outcomes, such as symptomatic improvement, the recurrence rate, and improvements in the degree of functional balance determined using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Timed Up and Go test, and Berg Balance Scale.
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