Translabyrinthine acoustic neuroma surgery as performed by the otoneurosurgical group at Lund University Hospital.
The Lund otoneurosurgical group has operated 97 out of 118 pontine angle tumours using the translabyrinthine approach originally described by House. The pre- and postoperative evaluation of these 97 patients is described. The traditional classification of acoustic neuromas, the results of the reported surgery and complications are discussed.
Mercke
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Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
Harris
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Sundbärg
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002558:Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea / Q000209:etiology; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000601:surgery; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009464:Neuroma, Acoustic / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013548:Sweden