title: Retrosigmoid craniotomy for resection of acoustic neuroma with hearing preservation: a video publication.
abstract: In this publication, video format is utilized to review the operative technique of retrosigmoid craniotomy for resection of acoustic neuroma with attempted hearing preservation. Steps of the operative procedure are reviewed and salient principles and technical nuances useful in minimizing complications and maximizing efficacy are discussed. The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/PBE5rQ7B0Ls .
authors.affiliation: Departments of Neurosurgery and.
authors.forename: Jonathan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Forbes
authors.forename: Matthew L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: Saniya S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Godil
authors.forename: Marc L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: George B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Wanna
authors.forename: Kyle D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000601:surgery; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods; D006309:Hearing / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009464:Neuroma, Acoustic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome