The Management of Facial Nerve Schwannoma / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 1052-1058, 1997.
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en Coreano
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| ID: wpr-649184
ABSTRACT
Facial nerve schwannomas are uncommon tumors that involve the facial nerve. They are frequently misdiagnosed due to subtle and variable clinical presentations. The aim of management of facial nerve schwannoma is the complete removal of tumor, combined with preservation or restoration of facial nerve continuity. The site, size of the tumor, age, preoperative hearing level and facial nerve function are consider as decision making factors. But, it is management dilemma to decompress or resect the tumor. The purpose of this paper is to discuss to surgical management of complete removal of tumor and successful facial nerve reconstruction. Recently, we experienced three patients with facial nerve schwannoma with relatively good surgical result.
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Asunto principal:
Toma de Decisiones
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Nervio Facial
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Audición
/
Neurilemoma
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Año:
1997
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