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Craniectomy with excision of brain tumor
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Surgery Goals of surgery are to remove the tumor and prevent paralysis of the face. Preserving hearing is more difficult.
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The three treatment options for acoustic neuroma are surgery, radiation, and observation. The physician and patient should discuss the pros and cons of the different options prior to making a decision about treatment.
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When an individual is suspected of having a vestibular schwannoma, an otorhinolaryngologist and/or neurologist may be consulted to arrive at a diagnosis. An otorhinolaryngologist will be called upon if surgery is required.
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The three treatment options for acoustic neuroma are surgery, radiation, and observation. The physician and patient should discuss the pros and cons of the different options prior to making a decision about treatment.
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Detailed information on radiosurgery, including how radiosurgery works, types of radiosurgery techniques and devices
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Stereotactic radiosurgery is the use of a precise beam of radiation to destroy tissue in the brain.This procedure is used to treat brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations in the brain, and in some cases, benign eye tumors or other disorders with...
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Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-powered x-rays on a small area of the body. With regular radiation therapy treatment, healthy tissue that is nearby also receives radiation.
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How successful is acoustic neuroma surgery?
David Vernick, M.D. is assistant clinical professor of otology and laryngology at Harvard Medical School and interim chief of the Division of Otology and Laryngology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
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