During SCDS surgery, the patient is under general anesthesia (asleep). The surgeon makes an opening in the skull above the ear to reach the inner ear and the base of the skull. The …

For those that have symptoms that severely impact their quality-of-life, surgery is an option to consider. When considering surgery, it is important to remember: Surgery to repair SCDS is an …

Jul 8, 2025 · If it’s needed, surgery to plug the opening often resolves or greatly improves symptoms. Talk with your provider about which treatment options are best for you.

Objective To determine the incidence of surgical complications associated with superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) repair and identify the demographic, medical, and …

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence repair surgery aims to plug or resurface the open superior canal. Surgeons use your own tissue and bone along with surgical cement and glue to close …

Jun 6, 2024 · As an overview, the main route of surgery for SCD is "middle fossa". This means that the skull is opened up, the brain is retracted, repair (e.g. roofing or capping) and/or …

It is not technically feasible to repair a facial-cochlear dehiscences (FCD) without unacceptable complications/side effects due to the location near sensitive nerves. However there is still a lot …

Welcome, my name is Vittorio and this website contains the story of my journey dealing with SCDS (Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome) from diagnosis to successful surgery at the …

This type of surgery can plug the hole in the superior canal and relieve many symptoms. An ear specialist can help you determine if you have SCDS and what treatment may be best for you.

Superior canal dehiscence (SCD) is a bony defect of the superior semicircular canal that is called SCD syndrome (SCDS) when associated with vestibular and auditory dysfunction. Surgical …