Short CRP for Anterior Canalithiasis: A New Maneuver Based on Simulation With a Biomechanical Model.

Anterior canalithiasis is an uncommon and challenging diagnosis. This is due in part to the difficulty of defining the affected side, the extreme positioning required to carry out described therapeutic maneuvers, and the infrequent use of specific maneuvers. Our objective is to present a new treatment alternative for anterior canalithiasis which is based on the well-known canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) described by Epley and which is used routinely in the treatment of both posterior and anterior canalithiasis.

3D didactic model and useful guide of the semicircular conducts.

Unlabelled: Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the semicircular canals and their central pathways is essential for the diagnosis of vestibular pathology. This 3 dimensional (3D) scheme of the Semicircular Canals (SSCC) is a teaching tool and a useful reference guide for rapid consultation.

Material And Methods: A multicolored cardboard model is accompanied by a user manual which provides a thorough description of the tool for the most common vestibular diseases.

[Thyroid function alteration in patients with radiation therapy of the neck].

Introduction: The aim of this study is to determine whether the incidence of hypothyroidism in patients with Head and Neck Cancer who have undergone neck radiotherapy justifies the inclusion of thyroid function monitoring in the pre-operative and follow-up evaluation protocols.

Material And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted with all the patients seen in the Oncology Section of the Otorhinolaryngology Department in the "Hospital de Clínicas", Montevideo, Uruguay, from January 1970 to May 2008. A total of 550 case records were analyzed.