Round Window Reinforcement for Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

To evaluate the clinical outcomes and safety profile of round window reinforcement (RWR) as a minimally invasive surgical treatment for patients with semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS).

Round window reinforcement appears to be a promising minimally invasive option for semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome, but the study design and sample size should be reviewed before altering surgical referral or management pathways.

Semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome is challenging to treat surgically, and evidence for less invasive approaches could meaningfully expand treatment options available to affected patients.

1. 01Round window reinforcement is evaluated as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical repair of semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome.
2. 02Study reports both clinical outcomes (symptom relief) and safety data (complication rates).
3. 03Minimally invasive approach may reduce surgical risk compared to cranial approaches.
4. 04Findings could influence ENT and neurotology referral decisions made by audiologists.
5. 05Published in a peer-reviewed otolaryngology journal (IAO, 2025).

PMID

42378538

DOI

10.5152/iao.2025.252073.

Journal

Journal of the International Advanced Otology

Publication type

research_article

Evidence level

4

Population

Patients diagnosed with semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome

Intervention

Round window reinforcement surgery