Vestibular schwannoma. Part 2: therapy, prognosis, and rehabilitation

During the past few decades, therapeutic options in vestibular schwannoma have become more versatile. The former dominant surgical strategies are complemented by radiotherapeutic procedures and the so-called wait-and-scan option. Therefore, the decision to proceed has become more difficult and indiv...

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Published in:HNO 2012-10, Vol.60 (10), p.927
Main Authors: Maier, W, Hassepaß, F, Aschendorff, A, Laszig, R
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Hearing Disorders - etiology
Hearing Disorders - prevention & control
Humans
Neuroma, Acoustic - complications
Neuroma, Acoustic - diagnosis
Neuroma, Acoustic - therapy
Prognosis
Treatment Outcome
Vertigo - etiology
Vertigo - rehabilitation
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Summary:During the past few decades, therapeutic options in vestibular schwannoma have become more versatile. The former dominant surgical strategies are complemented by radiotherapeutic procedures and the so-called wait-and-scan option. Therefore, the decision to proceed has become more difficult and individual solutions should be found on an interdisciplinary basis. In particular, patients suffering from neurofibromatosis type 2 should be discussed in an experienced center. Furthermore, rehabilitation of auditory, vestibular, motoric, and neurologic functions requires extended experience in this complex disease.
ISSN:1433-0458
DOI:10.1007/s00106-012-2534-x