Full Description
Vertigo is the feeling that everything around is moving or spinning and is usually caused by a problem with the balance mechanisms in the inner ear. It can also be caused by problems in certain parts of the brain or vision disorders.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of vertigo. Beginning with basic anatomy, physiology and epidemiology of dizziness, the following chapters examine different causes of vertigo, their diagnosis and treatment.
Edited by recognised Italian otolaryngologists, this textbook has been written by authors (many from the US) from multidisciplinary backgrounds including otolaryngology, neurology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology and surgery.
This invaluable guide includes extensive references and numerous clinical photographs, illustrations, tables and figures.
Key points
Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment of vertigo
Covers anatomy and physiology and numerous causes
Multi-disciplinary author and editor team from Europe and the USA
Includes 130 images and illustrations
Contents
Anatomy of vestibular system
Physiology of vestibular system and postural control
Epidemiology of Dizziness
Differential Diagnosis in peripheral and central vertigo
Clinical and Computerized test for vertigo evaluation
Meniere's disease: diagnosis and treatment
Imaging of Endolymphatic Hydrops
Atypical Meniere's Disease and other forms of endolymphatic hydrops
Unilateral Sudden Loss of Vestibular function and Vestibular neuritis
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Malignant Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Superior Semicircular canal dehiscence and Perilymph Fistula
Vertebro-basilar insufficiency and other forms of cervical vertigo
Drug Induced Vertigo
Vertigo and Migraine
Balance disorders in children
Vertigo in elderly: Meniere and Aging (Paparella), BPPV and Aging
Medical management of vertigo
Surgical management of Vertigo
Vestibular rehabilitation
