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Diagnosis-Reply

Diagnosis-Reply This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract Reply to Dr. Gould The following comments are pertinent: We have always been very careful in avoiding the association between an obliterated vestibular aqueduct and Meniere disease. The portion of the vestibular aqueduct visualized tomographically extends from the outer opening to the isthmus. The proximal portion of the aqueduct is often not seen not only because of its fine diameter but also because it is obscured by the superimposed radiolucency of the common crus. If Dr. Gould had read Drs. Yuen and Schuknecht's paper carefully he would have noticed that the measurements reported by the authors refer only to the isthmus of the aqueduct. The dimensions of the aqueduct vary progressively, increasing in size from the isthmus to the external aperture. We appreciate the comment of Dr. Gould regarding our imagination. Without it progress is impossible. However, in this specific problem, little imagination is needed to conclude that a significant difference http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Otolaryngology American Medical Association

Diagnosis-Reply

Abstract

This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract Reply to Dr. Gould The following comments are pertinent: We have always been very careful in avoiding the association between an obliterated vestibular aqueduct and Meniere disease. The portion of the vestibular aqueduct visualized tomographically extends from the outer opening to the isthmus. The proximal portion of the aqueduct is often not seen not...
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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1973 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-9977
DOI
10.1001/archotol.1973.00780020076023
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Abstract

This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract Reply to Dr. Gould The following comments are pertinent: We have always been very careful in avoiding the association between an obliterated vestibular aqueduct and Meniere disease. The portion of the vestibular aqueduct visualized tomographically extends from the outer opening to the isthmus. The proximal portion of the aqueduct is often not seen not only because of its fine diameter but also because it is obscured by the superimposed radiolucency of the common crus. If Dr. Gould had read Drs. Yuen and Schuknecht's paper carefully he would have noticed that the measurements reported by the authors refer only to the isthmus of the aqueduct. The dimensions of the aqueduct vary progressively, increasing in size from the isthmus to the external aperture. We appreciate the comment of Dr. Gould regarding our imagination. Without it progress is impossible. However, in this specific problem, little imagination is needed to conclude that a significant difference

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Archives of OtolaryngologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jul 1, 1973

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