Facial nerve outcome and extent of resection in cystic versus solid vestibular schwannomas in radiosurgery era

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Ocak P. E., DOĞAN İ., Ocak U., Dinc C., Baskaya M. K.

NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, cilt.44, sa.3, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 44 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3171/2017.12.focus17667
  • Dergi Adı: NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: cystic vestibular schwannoma, solid vestibular schwannoma, facial nerve, gross-total resection, GAMMA-KNIFE SURGERY, ACOUSTIC NEUROMAS, SURGICAL-MANAGEMENT, SERIES, NEURINOMAS, HEARING
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

OBJECTIVE Cystic vestibular schwannomas (CVSs) are a subgroup of vestibular schwannomas (VSs) that are reported to be associated with unpredictable clinical behavior and unfavorable postoperative outcomes. The authors aimed to review their experience with microsurgical treatment of CVSs in terms of extent of resection and postoperative facial nerve (FN) function and compare these outcomes with those of their solid counterparts.