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Title:

Surgical Management of Jugular Foramen Schwannomas.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Aftahy, Amir Kaywan; Groll, Maximilian; Barz, Melanie; Bernhardt, Denise; Combs, Stephanie E; Meyer, Bernhard; Negwer, Chiara; Gempt, Jens
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Resection of jugular foramen schwannomas (JFSs) with minimal cranial nerve (CN) injury remains difficult. Reoperations in this vital region are associated with severe CN deficits. METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis at a tertiary neurosurgical center of patients who underwent surgery for JFSs between June 2007 and May 2020. We included nine patients (median age 60 years, 77.8% female, 22.2% male). Preoperative symptoms included hearing loss (66.6%), headache (44.4%), hoars...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Cancers (Basel)
Year:
2021
Journal volume:
13
Journal issue:
16
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.3390/cancers13164218
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34439372
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für RadioOnkologie und Strahlentherapie; Neurochirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik
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