%0 Journal Article
%T Subtemporal Extradural Approach for Dehiscence of the Superior Semicircular Canal: Surgical Technique and Results in Three Consecutive Patients
%A Sarah Hendrickx
%A Abdulhamid Ci£żek
%A Jeroen Cortier
%A Olivier Van Damme
%A Jeroen Van Lerbeirghe
%A Pieterjan Leupe
%A Glen Forton
%A Dimitri Vanhauwaert
%J Open Journal of Modern Neurosurgery
%P 28-38
%@ 2163-0585
%D 2022
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojmn.2022.121003
%X We describe three patients with severe disabling symptoms of unilateral dehiscence of the superior semicircular canal (DSSC) who had surgical treatment. Each patient underwent a unilateral subtemporal extradural approach with resurfacing the DCCS. In all 3 patients, all symptoms were completely resolved and remained symptom free on the long term. There were no postoperative complications. Only one patient experienced a temporary CSF hypotension syndrome and some dizziness. The pseudo-conductive hearing loss improved or resolved in all patients. Surgical treatment should be considered in patients with severe, disabling DSSC symptoms. Surgical resurfacing of the DSSC is a safe and rewarding surgical technique. The long term success rate regarding the elimination of the pseudo-conductive hearing loss and resolution of vestibular symptoms outweigh the potential surgical risks of this technique in these patients.
%K Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
%K Subtemporal Craniotomy
%K Minor Syndrome
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=114478