Surgery Compared to Masking Device for Venous Pulsatile Tinnitus

Surgery Compared to Masking Device for Venous Pulsatile Tinnitus

The investigators aim to study whether surgical resurfacing of the sigmoid sinus and jugular bulb will result in elimination of venous pulsatile tinnitus.

Currently there is no known treatments with efficacy for venous pulsatile tinnitus without any pathology. The investigators hope to learn that in surgery, resurfacing of the sigmoid sinus and jugular bulb (acoustic dampening) will eliminate symptoms such as pulsatile tinnitus in patients. The knowledge learned will significantly help treat and alleviate future patients that have pulsatile tinnitus.

The purpose of the study is to examine whether surgical resurfacing of the sigmoid sinus and jugular bulb will result in elimination of pulsatile tinnitus in human subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Unilateral venous pulsatile tinnitus
• Visual Analogue score of severity >5

Exclusion Criteria:

• Surgery exclusion criteria
• Only hearing ear
• Unfit for surgery / anesthesia
• Visual Analogue score of severity 5 or less