[Vestibular examination of children with alterations in balance (I): clinical and instrumental examination methods].
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چکیده
This is a review of the normal methods for vestibular examination, both clinical and instrumental, to evaluate the vestibular system. Emphasis is given to the examination sequence and objectives in each method.
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[Vestibular examination of children with alterations in balance (II): results by pathologies].
We review the findings of vestibular examinations in children according to disease. Just as in adults, the dizziness can be classified following a physiopathological scheme.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola
دوره 62 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011