Acoustic neuroma--surgery or radiosurgery?
This paper discusses surgery and radiosurgery from the author's personal experience with both techniques. Multi-discipline assessment will allow the patient to make an informed decision regarding preferred management.
Departments of Neurosurgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital Adelaide, and Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, S.A., Australia. brian.brophy@health.sa.gov
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