The vestibular neurectomy by retrosigmoid approach: operative technique and results
Decat, M.; Delvaux, J.; Deggouj, N.; Gersdorff, M.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica 51(2): 123-126
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6497 PMID: 9241380 Document Number: 478129
A vestibular neurectomy is indicated in all cases of persistent vertigo without central vestibular compensation, with or without hearing loss. The retrosigmoid approach is described, as well as the postoperative results in 12 patients. The results are compared with those of other surgical treatments.
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