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Traumatic perilymphatic fistulae of the lateral semicircular canal

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Eitan Yaniv  and
Phillip Traub
Eitan Yaniv*
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, Mdantsane, Ciskei, South Africa.
Phillip Traub
Affiliation:
Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, Mdantsane, Ciskei, South Africa.
*
Addres for correspondence: Dr. E. Yaniv, 28 Rambam Street, Raánana 43602, Israel.
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Abstract

Fifteen patients with perilymphatic fistulae were evaluated. Of these patients, three had CSF leaks in addition to the perilymphatic fistulae. Eight patients had fistulae of one or both windows; two had fistulae confined to the lateral semicircular canal; and two had combined fistulae of both round window and lateral semicircular canals. All improved dramatically following surgical repair.

In the following study, we have shown that perilymphatic fistulae can occur in the lateral semicircular canal, and we suggest exploration of this area when indicated.

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 6 , June 1988 , pp. 521 - 523
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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