Abstract
Objective
To provide diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for vestibular neuritis in accordance
with the Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vestibular Neuritis 2021.
Methods
The Committee for Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vestibular Neuritis was entrusted
with a review of the relevant scientific literature on the above topic. Clinical Questions
(CQs) concerning the treatment of vestibular neuritis were produced, and a search
of the literature was conducted to identify studies related to the CQs. The recommendations
were based on the literature review and the expert opinion of a subcommittee.
Results
We proposed the diagnostic criteria for vestibular neuritis, as well as answers to
CQs, recommendations, and evidence levels for the treatment of vestibular neuritis.
Conclusion
The diagnostic criteria for vestibular neuritis were based on clinical history and
examination findings after completing the differential diagnosis process. The treatment
of vestibular neuritis was divided into acute, subacute, and chronic stages. The Japanese
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vestibular Neuritis 2021 should be used as a reference
in the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular neuritis.
Keywords
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Publication history
Published online: December 27, 2022
Accepted:
December 15,
2022
Received:
November 6,
2022
Publication stage
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