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Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is caused by an abnormal opening between the uppermost semicircular canal in the upper part of the inner ear and the brain. The condition causes problems with hearing and balance.
SCDS is commonly referred to as a balance disorder, but it is essential to emphasise that there are people who have SCDS who have hearing loss only, and no vestibular symptoms.
Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome was first reported by Lloyd Minor and colleagues in 1998. Patients with a dehiscence in the bone overlying the superior semicircular canal experience symptoms of pressur...
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is a rare disorder that affects less than 2 percent of the general population. It occurs when a thinning or opening (dehiscence) develops in the bone covering the superior sem...
Jan 27, 2023 · Superior dehiscence canal syndrome is a rare condition of the inner ear that affects your balance and hearing. Surgery is typically used to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. Some...
Information on symptoms, diagnosis, and surgery for newly diagnosed patients with SCDS (Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome)
Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SCDS) is a rare condition that affects the inner ear. It happens when there is a tiny opening (called a dehiscence) in the bone over one of the inner ear canals, specifically the su...
Superior canal dehiscence (SCD) refers to the lack of bone covering the superior balance canal, so that the inner ear soft tissue lining is in contact with the brain lining.
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) was first described by Dr. Lloyd Minor in 1998. Normally, the entire inner ear (a fluid filled space deep within the temporal bone) is encapsulated in dense bone called the ot...
This systematic review identified a 22-item common symptom set that can be used to create an evidence-based patient-reported outcome measure to evaluate health-related quality of life in SCDS.
