Perilymph Fistula (PLF) — Anyone Had Surgery?

Discussion in 'Support' started by Jonty, May 31, 2020.

    1. Jonty

      Jonty Member

      Location:
      Ireland
      Tinnitus Since:
      10/2019
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Not sure maybe fall hit head or music
      I got a perilymph fistula last year after a bang to my ear. I saw a Consultant at the time who said I had tinnitus but didn't diagnose a PLF. I was given an MRI but they said it was clear - but I know I have a PLF, it can't be anything else.

      Can an MRI scan sometimes miss a PLF?

      I've had tinnitus now for about seven months, my hearing at the beginning was terrible but it's got much better, however the tinnitus is still a nightmare.

      I'm hoping to see my Consultant again soon and am going to ask him about PLF repair surgery (is there such a thing?) Has anyone had this type of surgery and if so did it work?

      I live in the U.K. so going through the NHS but might get a second opinion in the private sector.
      Has anyone from the U.K. done this?

      Thanks.
       
    2. __nico__
      No Mood

      __nico__ Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      2003
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      chemo/barotrauma/noise/autoimmune disorder
      No imaging can detect a fistula.
       
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