THE INFLUENCE OF PROPHYLACTIC VASOACTIVE TREATMENT ON COCHLEAR AND FACIAL NERVE FUNCTIONS AFTER VESTIBULAR SCHWANNOMA SURGERY

Abstract

Prophylactic vasoactive treatment consisting of nimodipine and hydroxyethylstarch shows significantly better results concerning preservation of the facial and cochlear nerve function in vestibular schwannoma surgery. The prophylactic use is also superior to intraoperative vasoactive treatment.