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World J Otorhinolaryngol. May 28, 2014; 4(2): 6-11
Published online May 28, 2014. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v4.i2.6
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential
Toshihisa Murofushi
Toshihisa Murofushi, Department of Otolaryngology, Teikyo University School of Medicine Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kawasaki 213-8507, Japan
Author contributions: Murofushi T contributed to the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Toshihisa Murofushi, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Teikyo University School of Medicine Mizonokuchi Hospital, 3-8-3 Mizonokuchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki 213-8507, Japan. murofushi39@yahoo.co.jp
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Received: January 4, 2014
Revised: January 25, 2014
Accepted: April 17, 2014
Published online: May 28, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: This is a review of Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP). In this review I presented fundamentals concerning VEMP. Also I showed various types of clinical application of VEMP. Finally I introduced a new clinical entity, idiopathic otolithic vertigo which I poroposed. Idiopathic otolithic vertigo cannot be diagnosed without application of VEMP.