Change in Tinnitus after Treatment of Vestibular Schwannoma: Microsurgery vs. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

Abstract

GKS can save vestibulocochlear nerve continuity but may damage the cochlea, cochlear nerve and can cause worsening tinnitus. In cases where hearing preservation is not intended, microsurgery with vestibulocochlear neurectomy during tumor removal can sometimes relieve or prevent tinnitus.