Abstract
The effect of the transtympanic middle ear overpressure treatment using a Meniett® device on the symptoms of Meniere's disease was investigated. After a tympanostomy tube was inserted under local anesthesia, the treatment using the Meniett® was started. The subjects were six patients with Meniere's disease suffering from intractable vertiginous attacks. In five of the six patients, the attacks were reduced. However, there were no patients whose hearing was improved. Treatment using a Meniett® device was extremely safe and is indicated for high risk patients with Meniere's disease (for example, the aged, bilaterally affected, affected in only hearing ear, high risk for general anesthesia).
