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Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence


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Introduction

Session Overview
Learning Objectives
Introduction

Epidemiology

Epidemiology

Superior Semicircular Dehiscence Syndrome

Superior Semicircular Dehiscence Syndrome

Presenting Symptoms

Presenting Symptoms

Aetiology

Embryological vs Acquired Abnormality?
Causes
Temporal Bone Study

Assessment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis
Case History
Pure Tone Audiometry
Vestibular Evaluation
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials
Imaging

Management

Conservative Management
The Decision to Operate

Surgical Approaches

Surgical Approaches
Middle Cranial Fossa Approach
Transmastoid Approach
Transmastoid Advantages and Disadvantages
Transmastoid Procedure
Surgical Complications

Self Assessment

Self Assessment

Session Summary

Key Learning Points
Further Reading
Web Resources
References
Acknowledgements

Feedback and Certification

Reflect: What Have I Learned?
Reflect: What More Do I Need to Learn and How Will I Apply This?
Certificate

Completion

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