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Labyrinthine Fistula, Complication of Chronic Otitis Media: A Case Report

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.11, No. 1)

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Page : 49-50

Keywords : Labyrinthine fistula; lateral semicircular canal fistula; chronic otitis media; cholesteatoma;

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Abstract

Chronic otitis media is a significant health problem which is hampering person?s quality of life. Long-standing disease causes a spectrum of complications, among them one is labyrinthine fistula. Labyrinthine fistula frequencies vary from 4 to 12 % and most common site is lateral semi-circular canal. Patients presenting with long-standing symptoms and feeling of unsteadiness, giddiness and vertigo should be cautiously looked for to rule out the disease.

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