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1630833

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-8-18
pubmed:abstractText
The middle fossa approach is well suited for the removal of small acoustic tumors with possible hearing preservation. The most appropriate candidates have tumors with less than 5 mm extension into the cerebellopontine angle and good preoperative hearing (speech reception threshold less than or equal to 30 dB, speech discrimination score greater than or equal to 70%). Measurable postoperative hearing can be preserved in 31% to 59% of patients, and normal or near normal facial function occurs in 86% to 89%. Serious postoperative complications are rare with this approach. With the advent of gadolinium-enhanced MRI, it is now possible to diagnose acoustic tumors reliably when small and before hearing has been significantly affected. The middle fossa approach provides excellent access for the removal of these small tumors.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0030-6665
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
25
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
347-59
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Middle fossa approach for acoustic tumor removal.
pubmed:affiliation
Hearing Associates, Newport Beach.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review