Assess the Long-term Effect of the Epley Maneuver for Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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  • Faiz Alouni
  • Moustafa Ibrahim
  • Rozalin Daoud

Abstract

Introduction:

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral cause of vertigo. It can be defined as transient vertigo induced by rapid change in head position, associated with a characteristic paroxysmal positional nystagmus. Posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most frequent form of BPPV.

Patients and methods:

A total of 50 patients between 27 and 76 years of age who were diagnosed with unilateral posterior canal into BPPV by using Dix-Hallpike maneuver. Epely maneuver was utilized as treatment. Patients were followed weekly. Cure weeks were recorded. The patients were followed for 12 months for recurrence.

Results:

The recovery rates at the first, second and third week controls were 78%, 96% and 100%. 10 patients (20%) had recurrence.

Conclusions:

Adopt the epley maneuver as a treatment for BPPV because it is safe, non-invasive and effective.

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2020-05-29

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علوني ف, ابراهيم م, داود ر. Assess the Long-term Effect of the Epley Maneuver for Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2020May29 [cited 2024Nov.24];42(2). Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/9618

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Vol. 42 No. 2 (2020): Tishreen University Journal -Medical Sciences Series

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