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Mild head trauma can trigger the onset of clinically symptomatic superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) syndrome in anatomically predisposed patients. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To investigate minor head trauma as an initiating factor for converting asymptomatic superior semicircular canal dehiscence into a clinically active syndrome and characterize the resulting audiovestibular manifestations.

August 29, 2026The Laryngoscope

Head Trauma‐Induced Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

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OUOmer J. UngarTel Aviv University RORoss J. O’SheaBoston Children's Hospital JRJohn A. RutkaUniversity Health Network

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Retrospective study reveals minor head trauma triggers symptomatic superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome, indicating that mechanical impact activates latent anatomical defects.

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To investigate minor head trauma as an initiating factor for converting asymptomatic superior semicircular canal dehiscence into a clinically active syndrome and characterize the resulting audiovestibular manifestations.
Conducted a retrospective chart review of patients identified from the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board database (1998–2025) at a tertiary referral medical center (N=12).
Evaluated patients using standardized history, physical examination, comprehensive audiovestibular testing (including vHIT and electrocochleography), and high-resolution CT scans to confirm dehiscence.
All 12 patients experienced immediate hearing loss following head trauma (primarily falls with temporal impact), accompanied by immediate autophony in 10 patients, Hennebert sign in 8, and Tullio phenomenon in 6.
Video head impulse testing demonstrated a statistically significant unilateral reduction in superior semicircular canal gain compared to contralateral canals (mean 0.81 vs. 0.92, p < 0.001).
Electrocochleography showed significantly higher SP/AP ratios in affected ears relative to contralateral control ears (average mean 0.40 vs. 0.19, p < 0.001).

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Ungar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a92995f8e5d7d1fc0c113e6 https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.70856

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Retrospective study reveals minor head trauma triggers symptomatic superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome, indicating that mechanical impact activates latent anatomical defects.

Head Trauma‐Induced Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

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Head Trauma‐Induced Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

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