title: Translabyrinthine and transtentorial removal of acoustic nerve tumors. Results in 150 cases.
abstract: The translabyrinthine route or an extension of it was used to remove 150 acoustic nerve tumors. The mortality was 2% and the morbidity low. Preservation of the facial nerve was achieved in 100% of the small and 80% of the medium-sized tumors, but in only 20% of the large growths. The complications encountered are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000601:surgery; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000601:surgery; D010579:Petrous Bone / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D000160:Vestibulocochlear Nerve Diseases / Q000601:surgery*