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Perilymphatic Fistula

Perilymphatic fistula is a condition in which fluid leaks out from the inner ear and causes hearing loss and disequilibrium or vertigo.

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Overview of Perilymphatic Fistula

This is a condition where fluid can leak out from the inner ear and cause hearing loss and disequilibrium or vertigo.

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A rupture of the round window membrane, the opening to the inner ear, causes a leakage of perilymph.

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