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A member asked:

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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Dr. Richard Maffezzoli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: The plug is use itself is used to prevent loose particles from causing vertigo.

Dr Husar agreed

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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