Dizziness: surgical treatment.

The purpose of ths paper is to discuss the various surgical procedures which are available for the treatment of dizziness and vertigo. Special emphasis will be placed on the indications for these operations and the advantages of each. Dizziness is a common complaint of patients seen by general medical physicians and otolaryngologists. At the Otologic Medical Group in Los Angeles about one third of our new patients seek assistance because of dizziness. The etiologies of these various types of dizziness are multiple. It is not the intent of this paper to discuss the differential diagnosis or methods of evaluation. However, it is important to understand the various types of etiological factors as they are important in successful treatment.