Experiences with radically operated acoustic tumours.
A series of one hundred acoustic tumours submitted to radical operation is reviewed. The authors emphasize the possibilities of early correct diagnosis without contrast studies, draw attention to variations in nature and site of the tumour, and evaluate preservation of the facial nerve.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D000159:Vestibulocochlear Nerve / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery