Introduction Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common vestibular disorder, resulting from detached otoliths that migrate to one of the semicircular canals - canalolithiasis - or one of the cupulas - cupulolithiasis. The present study is related to lateral canal BPPVs, which may be either geotropic or apogeotropic. The geotropic variant of lateral semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (LC-BPPV) is attributed to free floating particles in the posterior arm of the lateral semicircular canal. Objectives To verify the possibility of employing the Zuma repositioning maneuver, with a brief modification, as an alternative treatment for geotropic LC-BPPV. Methods Seven patients with geotropic LC-BPPV were enrolled and treated with the Zuma modified maneuver. Patients were reevaluated 1 hour after a singlemaneuver, to confirm the resolution of vertigo and positional nystagmus. Results All seven patients achieved immediate resolution of vertigo and positional nystagmus as measured 1 hour after the application of the maneuver. Conclusion The Zuma modified maneuver was effective for geotropic LC-BPPV after a single application. The use of the Zumamaneuver for both apogeotropic and geotropic LC-BPPV may simplify the treatment of these patients.
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Ramos, B. F., Cal, R., Brock, C. M., Albernaz, P. L. M., & Maia, F. Z. E. (2021). Zuma modified maneuver as a treatment to geotropic lateral semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 25(2), 255–257. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1712935
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