Year: 1984
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Stabilometry and stepping tests were performed in 41 chronic alcoholics. Ataxia or other neurological symptoms were not revealed for these patients. In 22 out of the 41 patients, vestibular function test were perfomed. Spontaneous nystagmus in 3 patients and positional nystagmus in 9 patients and positional nystagmus in 9 patients and positional nystagmus in 9 patients were recognized.Unilateral or bilateral canal paresis (CP) was observed in 45%. OKN and ETT patterns were abnormal in 5 patients. Since these abnormal findings were especially prevalent in patients who had stopped drinking less than 6 months earlier, they appeared to be related to abstinence.
Source: Practica Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica
Authors: Hiroe Takano, Yoshiaki Nakai, Toshio Imoto, Keiko Taenaka, Hirofumi Okada, Yoshinori Uemura, Motoaki Kato, Tetsushi Sakashita, Kazuyoshi Miyamoto
Institution: Osaka City University
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2335110012