Hypercoagulability in Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery

Conclusions: In patients with a known propensity for venous thromboembolism, the skull base surgeon should consider nonsurgical management. If the patient undergoes surgical resection, we recommend careful effort to minimize trauma to the sigmoid sinus. In addition, the surgeon may consider retrosigmoid or middle fossa approaches. Best practice recommendations include the use of pneumatic compression devices, early ambulation, and consideration of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation in patients with a known genetic predisposition.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: TUMORS OF THE EAR AND CRANIAL BASE Source Type: research