The Effect of the Meniett Device in Patients With Ménière's Disease

Abstract

The Meniett device is a minimally invasive, nondestructive treatment that may be used to provide longer-term reduction of vestibular symptoms in patients with Ménière's disease.

Optimal management of Ménière’s disease

“…A long-term follow-up showed 75% improvement in frequency and severity of spells,36 which is similar to the improvement in untreated patients. This is a relatively expensive device, and a cost–benefit analysis is lacking.…”

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of meniett therapy for Meniere‐s disease

“…Nine studies reported PTA before and after Meniett treatment, eight studies reported frequency of vertigo before and after treatment, and seven studies reported the AAO‐HNS functional score before and after treatment . Egger tests for all three study sets showed that there was no significant publication biases among these studies for PTA (P = 0.33), AAO‐HNS function score ( P = 0.48), and frequency of vertigo ( P = 0.07).…”

“…Figure shows the flow chart of the search results. Of 113 studies identified, 18 studies met criteria for a thorough review . Table and Table provide the characteristics of the 18 studies (type of study, number of patients, PTA before and after Meniett treatment, vertigo scores before and after treatment).…”

Analysis of hearing preservation after endolymphatic mastoid sac surgery for Meniere's disease

“…Labyrinthectomy results in the unequivocal, total elimination of hearing in all cases. It is not surprising that less destructive procedures for alleviating vertigo without causing hearing deficits or other worrisome complications have been the source of considerable interest and scrutiny, including the Meniett device,24, 25 transtympanic gentamicin perfusion,26–28 and intratympanic steroid injection 29. In particular, EMSS appears to have regained popularity recently due to its low‐risk safety profile, effectiveness in controlling episodes of vertigo, and in some cases improvement in hearing 1.…”