[Long-term results of Meniere's disease treatment].

The authors present long-term results of Meniere's disease treatment: 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and more years after drainage and exposure of the endolymphatic sac, chordoplexustomy (50 patients), conservative treatment (20 patients). Acoustic and vestibular functions in these patients are compared. Choice of Meniere's disease effective treatment depends on accurate diagnosis of the disease for which it is important to stage the disease exactly, to assess functional condition of the internal ear (cochlear secretion, lesion of the vestibular analyser, in particular). The most effective and safe treatment for Meniere's disease is now decompressing surgery on the endolymphatic sac. These not only preserve but also improve hearing at early stages of the disease.