1.Clinical approach of trans-horizontal semicircular canal and vestibule for treatment of Mondini dysplasia with cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Runmei GE ; Peina WU ; Mini XU ; Hongming HUANG ; Min FU ; Yong CUI
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2012;26(1):10-12
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the clinical manifestation of Mondini dysplasia with cerebrospinal fluid leakage and investigate the effect of the surgical repair through trans-horizontal semicircular canal and vestibule approach.
METHOD:
Four cases which were operated by the approach of trans-horizontal semicircular canal and vestibule in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively.
RESULT:
The leakages were all stopped by the primary surgical closure after six-month follow up.
CONCLUSION
Mondini dysplasia should be considered in children or teenagers with recurrent bacterial meningitis whether or not with otorhinorrhea. Pure tone audiometry and a temporal bone CT or MRI will confirm the diagnosis. A trans-horizontal semicircular canal and vestibule approach is an effective and simple way for the treatment.
Adolescent
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
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complications
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surgery
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Ear, Inner
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abnormalities
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Retrospective Studies
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Semicircular Canals
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surgery
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Vestibule, Labyrinth
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surgery