Meniere's Disease: Surgical Management

Question 1

Meniere’s Disease: Surgical Management

Answer 1

1. Cryosurgery or Cryotherapy
2. Endolymphatic Shunt or Decompression
3. Vestibular Nerve Sectioning
4. Labyrinthectomy
5. Cochlear implant

Question 2

Meniere’s Disease: Surgical Management

The application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue

Answer 2

Cryosurgery or Cryotherapy

Question 3

Meniere’s Disease: Surgical Management

A surgical procedure in which very small silicone tube or shunt is placed in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear to drain excess fluid

Answer 3

Endolymphatic Shunt or Decompression

Question 4

Meniere’s Disease: Surgical Management

Cutting the nerve provides 98% success rate

Answer 4

Vestibular Nerve Sectioning

Question 5

Meniere’s Disease: Surgical Management

An operation to surgically remove a portion of the inner ear

Answer 5

Labyrinthectomy

Question 6

Meniere’s Disease: Surgical Management

Nearly all patients will be vertigo-free after this surgical procedure

Answer 6

Labyrinthectomy

Question 7

Meniere’s Disease: Surgical Management

Labyrinthectomy: post op permanent effects

Answer 7

Total and complete hearing loss in the operated ear