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

HNO. 2012 Oct;60(10):927-35; quiz 936-7. doi: 10.1007/s00106-012-2534-x.
[Article in German]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Hearing Disorders / etiology*
  • Hearing Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Neuroma, Acoustic / complications*
  • Neuroma, Acoustic / diagnosis
  • Neuroma, Acoustic / therapy*
  • Prognosis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vertigo / etiology*
  • Vertigo / rehabilitation*