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Are the otoconia crystals removed from semicircular canal before the surgeon puts a plug during canal occlusion for bppv vertigo? anesthesia required?
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No: The plug is use itself is used to prevent loose particles from causing vertigo.
Answered 4/12/2014
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It depends: Anesthesia may be used if the patient requires or the procedure requires.
Answered 4/13/2014
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