Comprehensive overview of vestibular anatomy, physiology, and pathology Outlines a structured clinical approach to evaluating and managing dizziness Authored by leading clinicians and researchers in vestibular science

Autorentext

Seilesh C. Babu, MD

Michigan Ear Institute
Otology, Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery
Farmington, MI
USA

Christopher A. Schutt, MD
Acclarent Ent
Irvine, CA
USA 

Jacob C Lucas, MD

Michigan Ear Institute
Otology, Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery
Farmington, MI 
USA

Dennis I Bojrab, MD
Michigan Ear Institute
Department of Otology, Neurotology Skull Base Surgery
Farmington, MI
USA

Inhalt

Part I The Vestibular System.- 1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System.- 2. Mechanism of Compensation After Unilateral Loss.- Part II Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient.- 3. History and Physical Examination of the Dizzy Patient.- 4. Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography.- 5. The Vestibulo-ocular Reflex and Head Impulse Testing.- 6. Rotary Chair Testing.- 7. Dynamic Posturography.- 8. Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials.- 9. Electrocochleography.- 10. Repositioning Chairs in Management of BPPV.- 11. Complex Dizziness.- 12. Inpatient Evaluation of Dizziness & Vertigo.- Part III Common Vestibular Pathology.- 13. Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of BPPV.- 14. Medical and Surgical Treatment of BPPV.- 15. Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Meniere's Disease.- 16. Medical Management of Meniere's Disease.- 17. Surgical Treatment of Meniere's Disease.- 18. Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Superior Canal Dehiscence.- 19. Surgical Treatment of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome.- 20. Miscellaneous Third Window Syndromes.- 21. Vestibular Migraine.- 22. Non-fluctuating Unilateral Vestibular Loss.- 23. Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction.- 24. Post-traumatic Dizziness.- 25. Complex Dizziness.- 26. Multisensory Imbalance and Presbystasis.- 27. Pediatric Vestibular Disorders.- 28. Central Vestibular Disorders and Emergent Vertigo.