Otolithiasis surgery, or semicircular canal obstruction, carries some risks. It can be effective in improving vertigo, but some patients may experience a decrease in hearing or vestibular function after surgery. Repositioning is the preferred treatment for otolithiasis, and the need for surgery is determined by the surgeon based on the severity of the condition.
Hemi-canal surgery: The effect of vertigo control is almost the same as labyrinthectomy and vestibular nerve amputation, but compared with the other two types of surgery, the damage is small, preserving the function of the otolithic apparatus and the integrity of the hair cells, and reserving a certain amount of space for future treatment.
Postoperatively, if aseptic inflammation occurs, it may lead to hearing loss and vestibular hypoplasia in some patients. Intraoperative caution and postoperative prophylactic glucocorticoid use may minimize the incidence of postoperative hearing loss.
Repositioning is the preferred treatment for otolithiasis, and the need for surgical treatment should be determined by the doctor according to the severity of the disease. It is recommended that the patient should consult the doctor in the hospital and take active treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor, and avoid self-diagnosis and medication to avoid delaying the condition.