Endolymphatic Duct and Sac in Meniere's Disease

摘要: PERSUASIVE evidence has come to light in the past several years that structural abnormalities of endolymphatic duct and sac impairing their resorptive function are a major factor pathogenesis Meniere's disease. The will be presented two articles, first on gross observations at operation with microscopic examination biopsies wall; second compare polytomographic studies vestibular aqueduct normals disease postmortem one these patients. A third final article discuss practical therapeutic implications stem from concept "idiopathic" hydrops endolymph, so clearly described by Prosper Meniere 1861, is most often result deficient resorption sac. Historical Survey Three ago, George M. Coates Memorial Lecture1concerned segment inner ear almost