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Management of 1000 Vestibular Schwannomas (Acoustic Neuromas): The Facial Nerve-Preservation and Restitution of Function

Neurosurgery · 1997 · Vol. 40(4) · pp. 684–695
Madjid SamiiCordula Matthies

Abstract

This management contains three major principles as follows: 1) preservation of facial nerve continuity in function by the aid of intraoperative monitoring, 2) early nerve reconstruction in case of lost continuity, and 3) scheduled follow-up program for all patients with incomplete or complete palsies.

Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and ResearchMeningioma and schwannoma managementNeurofibromatosis and Schwannoma CasesMedicineFacial nerveCerebellopontine angleSurgeryReinnervationNeurosurgeryVestibular nerveFacial paralysisPalsyVestibular system

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AdolescentAdultElectromyographyFacial NerveFacial ParalysisFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansHypoglossal NerveIntraoperative ComplicationsMaleMicrosurgeryMiddle AgedNerve DegenerationNeuroma, Acoustic
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