Quality of life in patients after vestibular schwannoma surgery - Takeaways - MDSpire

Quality of life in patients after vestibular schwannoma surgery

  • By

  • Jan Lazak

  • Jan Betka

  • Eduard Zverina

  • Ales Vlasak

  • Marketa Bonaventurova

  • Zuzana Balatkova

  • Martin Kana

  • Zdenek Fik

  • January 25, 2024

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    Vestibular schwannoma is the most common benign tumor of the eighth cranial nerve, accounting for approximately 8% of all intracranial tumors.

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    Surgical treatment of vestibular schwannoma carries risks of complications that can significantly affect patients' mental health and quality of life.

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    Postoperative unilateral sensorineural hearing loss is common and can lead to a deteriorated overall quality of life for patients.

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    The study assessed quality of life in 43 patients using 10 validated questionnaires before and after surgery.

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    Results indicated a significant correlation between tumor size and postoperative facial nerve function, with smaller tumors yielding better outcomes.

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Quality of life in patients after vestibular schwannoma surgery

  • by Jan Lazak, Jan Betka, Eduard Zverina, Ales Vlasak, Marketa Bonaventurova, Zuzana Balatkova, Martin Kana, Zdenek Fik

  • January 25, 2024

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