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Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology 4/2021

01-12-2021 | Computed Tomography | REVIEW ARTICLE

Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence

Covering Defects in Understanding from Clinical to Radiologic Evaluation

Authors: Alok A. Bhatt, Larry B. Lundy, Erik H. Middlebrooks, Prasanna Vibhute, Vivek Gupta, Patricia A. Rhyner

Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology | Issue 4/2021

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Abstract

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence alters the normal fluid mechanics of the vestibulocochlear system and can be a debilitating condition. This article reviews the current understanding of the bony labyrinthine defect, including symptoms, etiology, surgical approach, as well as preoperative and postoperative imaging pearls.
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Metadata
Title
Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Covering Defects in Understanding from Clinical to Radiologic Evaluation
Authors
Alok A. Bhatt
Larry B. Lundy
Erik H. Middlebrooks
Prasanna Vibhute
Vivek Gupta
Patricia A. Rhyner
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Clinical Neuroradiology / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 1869-1439
Electronic ISSN: 1869-1447
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-021-01037-x

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