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Published in: Journal of Neurology 3/2016

01-03-2016 | Letter to the Editors

Head-shaking nystagmus and vertigo cured by lateral semicircular canal occlusion

Authors: Miriam S. Welgampola, Glen R. Croxson, Leigh A. McGarvie, G. Michael Halmagyi

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 3/2016

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Title
Head-shaking nystagmus and vertigo cured by lateral semicircular canal occlusion
Authors
Miriam S. Welgampola
Glen R. Croxson
Leigh A. McGarvie
G. Michael Halmagyi
Publication date
01-03-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Journal of Neurology / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-016-8027-1

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