4.3 Limitations
This study had some limitations. All data from the retrospective review were collected from medical records. While, the imaging data was reliable, the intraoperative findings relied on the accuracy of the original documentation. Additionally, the small sample size increased the likelihood of a Type II error skewing the results. In the future, we hope to expand the sample size of our center and increase multi-center research. We hope that this will provide not only accurate data for future analysis but also reference for the decision of the otologist.
In conclusion, EC-LSC has a low incidence and may be discovered in a timely manner through preoperative imaging evaluation, which enables medical personnel to engage in adequate preoperative communication and intraoperative preparation. During surgery, substantial reliance on navigational landmarks is required for the determination of anatomical structures. The timely and appropriate treatment of semicircular canal fistulas that have already formed is essential to the reduction of intraoperative and postoperative complications.