Microsurgical treatment of large acoustic neurinoma and facial nerve preservation
- VernacularTitle:大型听神经鞘瘤的显微外科治疗及面神经的保留
- Author:
Hechun XIA
;
Jun XU
;
Tao SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acoustic neurinoma;
Microsurgical treatment;
Facial nerve preservation
- From:Clinical Medicine of China
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the microsurgical technique and results of the large acoustic neurinoma and the facial nerve preservation.Methods 35 cases of large acoustic neurinoma treated microsurgically were analyzed retrospectively.Results Total resection was achieved in 33 patients,subtotal in one patient and partial in one patient.The facial nerve was preserved completely in 32 cases (91.4%).One died postsurgery.Conclusion The application of microsurgical techniques and rational selection of operational approach can remarkably increase the total removal rate and facial nerve preservation rate.
