Am J Otolaryngol. 2021 Jun 19;42(5):103132. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103132. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the efficacy of Li Maneuver as a repositioning maneuver for geotropic HC-BPPV, compared with Gufon Maneuver.
METHODS: Data of geotropic HC-BPPV patients treated at our department between January 2009 and January 2020 was retrospectively collected and analyzed. Enrolled cases were divided into Gufoni Group and Li Group. Follow-up results were recorded on the first, third, and seventh day after the first therapeutic maneuver.
RESULTS: A total of 254 cases were enrolled, with 87 cases in Gufoni Group, and 167 cases in Li Group. The cure rate at the first, third, and seventh days of follow-up was 62.22%, 77.01%, and 90.80% respectively for Gufoni Group, while for Li Group the number was 60.48%, 72.46%, and 89.22% respectively. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference.
CONCLUSIONS: Li Maneuver for geotropic HC-BPPV was as effective as Gufoni Maneuver but much simpler and faster. By introducing Li Maneuver, we may help physicians to treat geotropic HC-BPPV patients more willingly, which would decrease the chance of delayed treatment and ease the burden of the health-care system.
PMID:34216878 | DOI:10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103132
