Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
-
Comparative Study
Transmastoid labyrinthectomy versus translabyrinthine vestibular nerve section: does cutting the vestibular nerve make a difference in outcome?
Analyze differences in outcomes between labyrinthectomy with and without vestibular nerve section, including characteristics of symptoms and time course for improvement. ⋯ Both transmastoid labyrinthectomy and TLVNS provide good control of vertigo (>85% Class A or B). However, patients undergoing TLVNS were more likely to show improvement in imbalance and functional disability. This difference was less pronounced in patients with Meniere's disease.