Hearing preservation using the modified translabyrinthine approach

Removal of an acoustic neuroma using the translabyrinthine approach has previously been considered "incompatible" with hearing preservation. By modifying the approach and preventing the loss of endolymph, we have successfully removed two intracanalicular acoustic neuromas that originated f...

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Published inOtolaryngology-head and neck surgery Vol. 108; no. 6; p. 671
Main Authors McElveen, Jr, J T, Wilkins, R H, Molter, D W, Erwin, A C, Wolford, R D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.06.1993
Subjects
Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem
Female
Hearing
Hearing Tests
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neuroma, Acoustic - physiopathology
Neuroma, Acoustic - surgery
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
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Summary:Removal of an acoustic neuroma using the translabyrinthine approach has previously been considered "incompatible" with hearing preservation. By modifying the approach and preventing the loss of endolymph, we have successfully removed two intracanalicular acoustic neuromas that originated from the inferior vestibular nerves, and preserved serviceable hearing in the ears operated on. This report represents the preliminary findings using this particular technique in the management of intracanalicular acoustic neuromas.
ISSN:0194-5998
DOI:10.1177/019459989310800608