ArticleClinical and experimental otorhinolaryngology2023
Surgical Outcomes of Sigmoid Sinus Resurfacing for Pulsatile Tinnitus: The Predictive Value of the Water Occlusion Test and Imaging Studies.
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- Sigmoid Sinus Wall Reconstruction for Venous Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Critical Review of Surgical Outcomes, Hemodynamic Evidence, and Pressure-Associated Findings.Audiology research · 2026Review
- Letter to the Editor: Novel technique utilizing polymethylmethacrylate cement for the treatment of Pulsatile Tinnitus caused by different sigmoid sinus pathologies.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- Rapid Evaluation of Pulsatile Tinnitus Using Ambient Pressure Tympanography: A Case Series.Journal of the American Academy of Audiology · 2025Article
- Optimal Grafting Methods in Endoscopic Type 1 Tympanoplasty: A Comprehensive Guide.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2025Article
- Novel technique utilizing polymethylmethacrylate cement for the treatment of pulsatile tinnitus caused by different sigmoid sinus pathologies.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- Postoperative Management of Tympanoplasty with ChatGPT-4.0.The journal of international advanced otology · 2025Article
- Endoscopic Type 1 Tympanoplasty: Evaluation of Clinical Success and Hearing Improvement.Medeniyet medical journal · 2024Article
- Effects of Personality Traits on the Severity of Chronic Subjective Tinnitus: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Easing the Burden of Tinnitus: A Narrative Review for Exploring Effective Pharmacological Strategies.Cureus · 2024Review
- Recent Updates on Tinnitus Management.Journal of audiology & otology · 2023Review
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Abstract
objectivesSigmoid sinus resurfacing (SS-R) is one of the most effective surgical treatments for patients with pulsatile tinnitus (PT) originating from anatomical variants of the vascular walls in the temporal bone. This study aimed to provide updated information on the clinical outcomes of SS-R and evaluate the efficacy of the water occlusion test (WOT) as an additional diagnostic modality.
methodsWe retrospectively reviewed medical records including tinnitus questionnaires, temporal bone computed tomography (TBCT) scans, audiologic tests, and preoperative WOT.
resultsfrom patients who underwent SS-R.
resultsIn total, 26 patients were included in the study. The mean age was 44 years, and the mean symptom duration was 3 months. Fourteen patients (53.8%) were completely cured, seven (26.9%) significantly improved, and five (19.2%) remained stable. The mean visual analog scale loudness score decreased from 5.26 to 1.34 (P<0.001) and the mean Tinnitus Handicap Inventory score also improved from 50.23 to 5.5 (P<0.001) after SS-R surgery. In 10 patients with discrepancies between the preoperative TBCT and intraoperative findings, WOT showed a significant additive effect in predicting surgical outcomes. No patients experienced severe intraoperative or postoperative complications during the entire follow-up period.
conclusionSS-R provides significant symptom improvement in patients with sigmoid sinus dehiscence who had a positive WOT without other sigmoid sinus variants. A combined diagnostic approach with TBCT, WOT, and intraoperative findings is crucial for achieving better surgical outcomes in patients with PT caused by sigmoid sinus variants.
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