BPPV follow-up study: 125 patients, 17 years - Inner Ear Disorders Message Board

studyin · 01-29-2006, 09:47 PM

Hi All,

For those of you who have suffered BPPV, this new study makes for a good read. They studied 125 patients from 6-17 years and determined the long-term recurrence rate for this condition. It all looks positive to me.

Quote:

Benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo: A long-term follow-up (6-17 years) of 125 patients.
T Brandt et al, Acta Otolaryngol. 2006 Feb;126(2):160-3.

Objectives To determine the long-term recurrence rate of posterior canal BPPV after successful liberatory maneuvers. Methods A retrospective self-evaluation questionnaire with a structured interview was conducted 6-17 years after assessment of the diagnosis in 125 patients. Results The recurrence rate in patients with a mean follow-up of 10 years was 50%. Most recurrences (80%) were within the first year after treatment, irrespective of the liberatory maneuver applied. None of the patients observed a recurrence after a symptom-free period of 8 years. Recurrences were seen significantly more often in women (58% versus 39%). The recurrence rate of patients in the seventh decade was half that of those in the sixth decade (p=0.0009). A history of three or more BPPV attacks prior to treatment indicated a higher risk of impending multiple recurrences in about two-thirds of the patients. Conclusions The study disclosed a few predictive factors for benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo (BPPV) recurrences, which are clinically relevant and essential for patient awareness of the often long-term course of the condition.

Best...Scott

firechick · 01-30-2006, 05:37 AM

Thanks for that Scott, very encouraging news, especially since I have gone beyond the one year mark and am not anywhere near my 6th or 7th decade!
You are so good to think of others suffering from different things than you and bring us all of this great information
Thanks again
FC

hilley · 01-30-2006, 06:08 AM

Hi Scott,
Thanks for this - -very interesting. Do you know how I could look at the whole report?

Hilley

studyin · 01-30-2006, 06:26 AM

Hi Hilley,

You'd have to look it up on the web and then purchase it - usually for about $US30. Alternatively a local university library might have a copy too.

Best...Scott