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Hearing preservation after classical translabyrinthine removal of a vestibular schwannoma: case report and literature review

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Abstract

The translabyrinthine approach is one of the favoured access routes for removal of vestibular schwannomas; however, total hearing loss in the operated ear is a predictable consequence. Here, we report a case in which a patient maintained serviceable hearing almost six years after classic translabyrinthine surgery. Possible explanations for the hearing preservation are discussed, as well as the feasibility of a modified translabyrinthine approach in attempting preservation of hearing following vestibular schwannoma surgery.

Original languageEnglish
JournalThe Journal of laryngology and otology
Volume121
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)76-9
Number of pages4
ISSN0022-2151
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2007

Keywords

  • Ear, Inner/surgery
  • Female
  • Hearing Loss/prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuroma, Acoustic/pathology
  • Otologic Surgical Procedures/adverse effects
  • Treatment Outcome

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