Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence - Quinton Gopen, MD - UCLAMDChat

Explore the rare medical condition affecting the inner ear known as Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence in this informative lecture by UCLA head and neck surgeon Dr. Quinton Gopen. Gain insights into the history, symptoms, epidemiology, and diagnostic methods of this condition, including CT scans and vestibular evoked myogenic potential tests. Discover various treatment options, surgical approaches, and techniques such as the round window procedure, trans mastoid approach, and middle fossa approach. Learn about neuro navigation, modified approaches, and the differences between plugging and resurfacing techniques. Understand the statistics related to hospital stays, potential complications, and surgery duration. This comprehensive overview provides valuable information for medical professionals and patients interested in understanding and managing Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence.

Introduction
History of Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
What is Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Symptoms of Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Vestibular
Nonspecific symptoms
Epidemiology
Diagnosis
CT Scans
First CT Scan
Partials View
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential
Treatment options
Treatment approaches
Round window procedure
Data
Trans Mastoid Approach
Middle Fossa Approach
Neuro Navigation
Modified Approach
Skull Drawing
Plugging vs Resurfacing
Bone Wax
Statistics
Hospital stay
Complications
Duration of Surgery
Thin Bones
Summary
Questions