Austin endolymph dispersement shunt surgery for Menière's disease.

This paper analyses the results of 53 Austin endolymph dispersement shunt procedures as compared to previously reported data on 87 Arenberg inner ear valve implants and 339 cases employing various other surgical techniques. Overall results are similar regardless of the surgical method involved, however findings indicate that capillary endolymph dispersement both affords more class A results, with isolated spectacular hearing gains, and creates a greater chance of completely eliminating dizziness in both definite and adjunctive spells. Furthermore, Austin's endolymph dispersement drain evidenced no adverse effects on inner ear function, unlike Arenberg's inner ear valve, and is herein documented as a safe and effective surgical option for the treatment of Meniere's disease.