The Persistence of Tinnitus after Acoustic Neuroma Surgery

Conclusion In this study, 83% of respondents had persistent tinnitus after acoustic neuroma resection. The prognosis of tinnitus was worse for younger respondents, those with serviceable hearing preoperatively, and those with residual tumor postoperatively. Respondents’ satisfaction was higher if their tinnitus resolved.

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Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - July 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bell, J. R., Anderson-Kim, S. J., Low, C., Leonetti, J. P. Tags: Otology and Neurotology Source Type: research