Iatrogenic Third Window After Retrosigmoid Approach to a Vestibular Schwannoma Managed with Cochlear Implantation

Conclusions: Iatrogenic third window symptoms can occur after hearing-preservation vestibular schwannoma microsurgery. Patients with sufficient hearing preservation who are disabled by third window symptoms yet lack sound clarity and useful hearing may be considered for labyrinthectomy and concurrent cochlear implantation. This intervention effectively extinguishes third window symptoms by destroying residual auditory function and simultaneously provides an opportunity to restore useful hearing and suppress tinnitus, thereby enhancing overall quality of life.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research