Vestibular Nerve Schwannoma, also known as acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor of the ear developing on the vestibular nerve. The tumor primarily affects the nerve branches responsible for hearing and balance. Therefore, an individual affected by vestibular nerve schwannoma suffers from impaired hearing and unsteadiness. Radiation and surgical removal of the tumor are the preferred choices of treatment for the condition.
Surgical Approaches to Vestibular Schwannoma
Various advanced surgical approaches have been achieved to preserve facial and vestibulocochlear nerves with skull base microsurgical techniques.
