Laser excision of glomus tympanicum tumours: long-term results.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of laser excision of glomus tympanicum tumours in a series of patients who had been referred to the senior author (DAM) in a retrospective case review. Nine patients underwent complete excision of their glomus tympanicum tumours using a Diode or KTP laser. There were no cases of tumour recurrence. There were no complications during the peri- or postoperative period. Follow-up time was 31.8 months. In our experience, laser excision can be performed with minimal bleeding and morbidity, and it provides excellent tumour control in glomus tympanicum surgery.
Durvasula
Venkata S P
VS
Department of Otolaryngology and Skull Base Surgery, Addenbrookes Cambridge University Teaching Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ, UK. phanidurvasula@hotmail.com
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Baguley
David M
DM
Moffat
David A
DA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001301:Audiometry, Pure-Tone; D001844:Bone Conduction / Q000502:physiology; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D043604:Glomus Tympanicum Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome