Although the preponderance of cerebellopontine angle lesions are schwannomas, focused attention to patient clinical history, imaging studies, and tissue biopsies when indicated will aid in detection of less common lesions…
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare syndrome characterized by bilateral vestibular schwannomas, multiple meningiomas, cranial nerve tumors, spinal tumors, and eye abnormalities. NF2 presents unique challenges to the otologist…
This article reviews the relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, radiographic differential, management, outcomes, and rehabilitation of patients with intralabyrinthine schwannomas. Key points • Most patients with intralabyrinthine schwannomas (ILS) will…
Vestibular schwannomas (VS) comprise 8% of all intracranial tumors and 90% of cerebellopontine angle and internal auditory canal neoplasms. Secondary to the widespread adoption of screening protocols for asymmetrical hearing…
This article gives a history of the major advances that have contributed to the current management of lateral skull base lesions. These advances include changes in surgical technique, better understanding…
Matthew L. Carlson, MD, Editor George B. Wanna, MD, FACS, Editor Over the past 100 years, the evaluation and management of lateral skull base tumors have evolved tremendously. While most…
The goal of this review is to facilitate an improved understanding of the indications and contraindications to transcervical conservation laryngeal surgery in the treatment of glottic and supraglottic carcinoma. An…
Transoral and transcervical surgery to treat glottic cancer has advanced substantially over the past decade. There have been considerable innovations that enhance vocal function for early disease and airway function…
The ability to speak and communicate vocally is a unique human characteristic that is often taken for granted but is fundamental to many activities of daily living. Loss of voice…
Voice rehabilitation after transoral laser microsurgery to the larynx is challenging. We wait at least 6 months before surgical intervention. Only a few patients after total or extended cordectomy requested voice…
