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Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

What is Canal Dehiscence Syndrome?

Canal dehiscence syndrome (also called superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome, or SSCD) is caused by a small hole in one of the inner ear balance canals. It can cause a wide variety of hearing and balance symptoms including vertigo triggered by loud noises, imbalance, hearing loss, hearing internal body noises (autophony) such as your voice, heartbeat or eyes moving, and tinnitus.

Canal Dehiscence is rare, affecting only 1-2% of the population and it does not always cause symptoms. People usually discover they have it in midlife, though it can present at any age.

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Left superior semicircular canal dehiscence (arrow)
Underwater canal plugging

What causes Canal Dehiscence Syndrome?

The cause of canal dehiscence remains unknown. It is thought that the bone may not completely close when it is forming in some people. It is linked to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (raised pressure around your brain), obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea.

How is Canal Dehiscence Syndrome treated?

Procedures

Balance tests

Hearing tests

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Rehabilitation

Hearing aids

Vestibular physiotherapy

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Surgery

Canal Dehiscence Surgery

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