Method for destruction of the inner ear special sensory epithelium to relieve positional vertigo
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Dec 15, 1998
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Apr 26, 1996
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A process is provided for destroying the calcium carbonate crystal producing utricular macula in the inner ear of a human. An aperture is formed through the footplate of the stapes bone; the probe end of a laser is inserted into the aperture; the laser is actuated to apply energy to the ultricular macula, and the probe is removed from the ear. The laser probe has a unique shape and configuration.
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