Zubair Ahmed, Riaz Akhter, Tahir Ahmed, Nusrat Raza, Waqas Ayub.
Modified Epley`s maneuver for treatment of benign positional vertigo: an experience with over 100 cases.
Pak Armed Forces Med J Jan ;53(2):160-3.

Treatment for Benign positional vertigo has traditionally been pharmacological. However, physical methods of treatments are gradually replacing the former. Particle repositioning maneuver as described by Epley , has gained wide acceptance over the last decade. We present our experience with more than 100 cases treated with modified Epley`s maneuver ( no sedation given, nor mastoid vibrator applied). The study was conducted at CMH Rawalpindi from Jun-2002 to May-2003. All patients with features typical of benign positional vertigo, confirmed by positive Dix-Hallpike test, were included. The patients were followed-up for 3 months. The success rate in our series was around 66%. We conclude that modified Epley`s maneuver is indeed an effective method for treatment of BPV, but success rate is less than generally reported.

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