ELECTROCOCHLEOGRAPHY IN PAT1ENTS WITH ' MENIERE'S DISEASE

Abstract

Meniere's syndromeis a tripartite symptom complex characterized by vertigo, tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss. Although Meniere's disease is a well recognized clinical entity, an accurate diagnosis is often difficult to make and the patient is a candidate for many tests. Electrocochleography has been reported as a way to enhance the accuracy of diagnosis in

patients suspected Electrocochleogr�phy stimulus - related

of having Meniere's disease. is a method of recording the electrical potentials associated

with the inner ear and auditory nerve.

Glycerol which is a dehydrating agent is widely used in the diagnosis of Meniere's disease. SP measurements serve as sensitive indicators 6f changes

occurring within the cochlea after glycerol administration.