The author's experience during the first year of use of the Sinusoidal Harmonic Acceleration test in clinical practice is presented. The advantages of this test both in the diagnostic and monitoring areas are illustrated with patient evaluation summaries. Further, use of this test on a daily basis in the office practice of neurotology will define its role in the evolution and follow-up of neurotologic problems.
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