num_pages: 112
description: Designed for quick, easy reference, this handbook is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with dizziness complaints. It provides the essential information that enables the clinician to determine which diagnostic tests to order, identify the cause of the vertigo, and develop a systematic treatment plan.The book describes the neuro-otological examination, the tests used to evaluate the vestibular and auditory systems, and the most useful radiologic studies and laboratory tests and defines the key distinguishing features of the peripheral vestibular and central disorders that cause vertigo. The discussion of medical and surgical therapy stresses the use of conservative measures initially and offers guidelines for determining whether, when, and what type of surgery is needed. Close attention is given to controversial areas such as benefits of endolymphatic shunt surgery and indications for perilymph fistula surgery. Case studies are presented and an appendix lists vertigo associations worldwide.
language: English
title: Handbook of Vertigo
titlecomplete: Handbook of Vertigo
publisher: Raven Pr