Enhancing the therapeutic potential of intravenous glycerol for Meniere's disease : Robust results from an extensive patient cohort

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INTRODUCTION: Meniere's disease (MD) is an idiopatic condition characterized by recurrent attacks of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness, affecting quality of life. Intravenous glycerol has shown potential as a therapeutic option. This study evaluates its efficacy in a larger patient cohort.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective study with 168 patients having unilateral MD unresponsive to dietary restrictions. Intravenous 10 % glycerol with 0.9 % sodium chloride was administered for six months. Audio-vestibular assessments and questionnaires were used.

RESULTS: Significant improvements in vertigo control observed. 7.1 % achieved complete control, and 58.3 % had substantial control. Quality of life measures improved, and audiometry thresholds remained unchanged. No major adverse events reported.

DISCUSSION: Intravenous glycerol effectively controlled vertigo and improved MD patients' quality of life. Limitations include lack of a control group and a relatively short-term follow-up. Future prospects include randomized controlled trials and optimization of treatment protocols.

CONCLUSION: Intravenous glycerol shows promise as a therapeutic option for MD, with notable improvements in vertigo control and quality of life. Further research is needed for validation and optimization.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

2023

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:45

Enthalten in:

American journal of otolaryngology - 45(2023), 1 vom: 18. Jan., Seite 104093

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Scarpa, Alfonso [VerfasserIn]
Carucci, Mario [VerfasserIn]
Salzano, Giovanni [VerfasserIn]
Avallone, Emilio [VerfasserIn]
Cassandro, Claudia [VerfasserIn]
De Luca, Pietro [VerfasserIn]
Chiarella, Giuseppe [VerfasserIn]
Ricciardiello, Filippo [VerfasserIn]
Ralli, Massimo [VerfasserIn]
Viola, Pasquale [VerfasserIn]
Salzano, Francesco Antonio [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Gentamicin
Gentamicins
Glycerol
Hearing loss
Intratympanic injection
Journal Article
Meniere disease
PDC6A3C0OX
Vertigo

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Date Completed 16.12.2023

Date Revised 16.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104093

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM364164158