Management of 1000 Vestibular Schwannomas (Acoustic Neuromas): The Facial Nerve-Preservation and Restitution of Function

Abstract

This management contains three major principles as follows: 1) preservation of facial nerve continuity in function by the aid of intraoperative monitoring, 2) early nerve reconstruction in case of lost continuity, and 3) scheduled follow-up program for all patients with incomplete or complete palsies.