Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo After Stapedectomy

Objective To determine the incidence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) following stapedectomy in a patient group and the efficacy of the Epley maneuver in this group.Study Design Prospective study in a university-based tertiary referral system.Methods The patient group comprised 63 patients who had undergone stapedectomy; a control group consisted...

Accuracy of Acoustic Rhinometry Measurements

To identify the factors that influence the accuracy of acoustic rhinometry measurements recorded with commercially available equipment. A simple model was used which consisted of a metal pipe and cylindrical inserts. These inserts comprised various lengths, and aperture dimensions were comparable to, or smaller than, the nasal valve areas of...