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Clinical features and associated syndromes of mal de debarquement. webmaster 12:00 am
05/30/2008

Clinical features and associated syndromes of mal de debarquement.

Abstract Objective To investigate the clinical features and natural history of mal de debarquement (MdD). Design Retrospective case review with follow-up questionnaire and telephone interviews. Setting University Neurotology Clinic. Patients Patients seen between 1980 and 2006 who developed a persistent sensation of rocking or swaying for at least 3 days after exposure to passive motion. […]

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Mal de debarquement presenting in the emergency department MdDS Foundation 12:01 am
11/01/2006

Mal de debarquement presenting in the emergency department

Abstract Mal de debarquement (MDD) is a common, benign, and self-limited syndrome suffered by many people after disembarkation from an oceangoing vessel. It is characterized by a continuing sensation of being on an unsteady pitching and rolling deck, even after a return to solid ground. Symptoms typically dissipate over several hours or days, but can […]

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Inner ear decompression sickness and mal de debarquement MdDS Foundation 12:01 am
11/01/2005

Inner ear decompression sickness and mal de debarquement

Abstract Objective: To present a case series of vestibular symptoms appearing after combined sailing and diving activity, and to discuss the differential diagnosis and the workup algorithm. Study design: Case series. Setting: Tertiary referral center. Patients: Three patients aged 25 to 31 years suffering from unsteadiness and movement sensations after sailing and scuba diving. Interventions: […]

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