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Clipping of sigmoid sinus diverticulum: how I do it

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 August 2018

F Hassannia ,
S D Carr ,
G-M Busato  and
J A Rutka
F Hassannia*
Affiliation:
Otology/Neurotology, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
S D Carr
Affiliation:
Otology/Neurotology, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
G-M Busato
Affiliation:
Otology/Neurotology, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
J A Rutka
Affiliation:
Otology/Neurotology, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
*
Author for correspondence: Dr Fatemeh Hassannia, Otology/Neurotology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada E-mail: fatimahassannia@yahoo.com
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Abstract

Objective

To report two cases of transmastoid clipping of a sigmoid sinus diverticulum.

Methods

Two patients with pulsatile tinnitus resulting from a sigmoid sinus diverticulum underwent clipping at the diverticulum neck using intra-operative Doppler ultrasonography.

Results

At six months’ follow up, both patients reported complete resolution of pulsatile tinnitus with no complications.

Conclusion

Transmastoid clipping of a sigmoid sinus diverticulum can be a safe and effective method of managing pulsatile tinnitus resulting from a sigmoid sinus diverticulum.

Keywords

TinnitusCranial SinusesDiverticulumClip

Information

Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 132 , Issue 9 , September 2018 , pp. 837 - 839
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited, 2018 

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Dr F Hassannia takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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