Updates in Intractable Benign Paroxysmal Positioning Vertigo
- Author:
Yoon Gi CHOI
1
;
Young Joo KO
;
Hyun Ji KIM
;
Kyu Sung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. stedman@inha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo;
Intractability;
Recurrence
- MeSH:
Clinical Protocols;
Diagnosis;
Dizziness;
Recurrence;
Vertigo
- From:Journal of the Korean Balance Society
2016;15(2):39-43
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disease that causes dizziness which is usually resolved spontaneously or by office-based physical therapy. However, clinicians sometimes encounter atypical or intractable BPPV cases which show poor effect with physical therapy including canalith reposition therapy and liberative maneuvers and frequent recurrence. There is no common definition, diagnosis and treatment protocols for intractable BPPV. Various types of intractable BPPV and reported treatment methods are discussed in this review.
