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ArticleThe Laryngoscope2026

Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials to Diagnose Vestibular Neuritis: A Scoping Review.

Diego Piatti, Laura Casagrande Conti, Gianluca Paolocci, Iole Indovina, Marco Tramontano, Leonardo Manzari

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Article in The Laryngoscope, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Diego PiattiLaboratory of Neuromotor Physiology, Santa Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care, Rome, Italy.
Laura Casagrande ContiLaboratory of Neuromotor Physiology, Santa Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care, Rome, Italy.
Gianluca PaolocciLaboratory of Neuromotor Physiology, Santa Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care, Rome, Italy.
Iole IndovinaLaboratory of Neuromotor Physiology, Santa Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care, Rome, Italy.
Marco TramontanoDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6034-0638
Leonardo ManzariMSA ENT Academy Center, Cassino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7126-2719

Funding

U.S. Department of Defense W81XWH1810760 PT170028
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis scoping review aims to explore the diagnostic value of Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) in people with Vestibular Neuritis (VN) with a specific focus on the differential contribution of ocular (oVEMPs) and cervical (cVEMPs) recordings. DATA SOURCES: A comprehensive search was conducted in December 2024 across PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. Studies published in English and involving adult patients with suspected or confirmed VN and assessing VEMPs were considered eligible. REVIEW

methodsThe PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed. Data were extracted regarding methodology, patient characteristics, and diagnostic performance of VEMPs.

resultsEighteen studies met all eligibility criteria. Included studies consistently demonstrated that VEMPs offer valuable diagnostic information in VN, particularly in identifying the affected branch of the vestibular nerve. Several studies supported the use of VEMPs in combination with other vestibular tests to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Methodological heterogeneity in stimulation parameters and recording techniques limits direct comparison across studies but underscores the need for protocol standardization.

conclusionVEMPs are a useful adjunctive tool in the diagnosis of VN, particularly for topographic localization of vestibular nerve involvement. Future research should focus on standardizing protocols and exploring correlations with clinical outcomes to refine their diagnostic utility further.

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Vestibular Evoked Myogenic PotentialsVestibular NeuronitisHumansbalanceVEMPSvestibular neuritisvestibular rehabilitationvestibular system

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PMCPMC12993097

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