Audiological Outcomes in Growing Vestibular Schwannomas Managed Either Conservatively, or With Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Conclusions: STRS results in similar audiological outcomes compared with patients managed conservatively; Consequently, STRS given to patients with VS to preserve hearing is not justified. In contrast to recent studies, patients with preserved hearing at diagnosis have significantly greater audiological deterioration when undergoing STRS.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Tumors of the Ear and Cranial Base Source Type: research