Acoustic Tumor Pictures

Translabyrinthine approach to acoustic tumor removal.

Retrosigmoid (posterior fossa) approach to acoustic tumor removal.

Middle cranial fossa approach to acoustic tumor removal.

Microanatomy of retrosigmoid (posterior fossa) approach to acoustic tumor removal.

Completion of first stage planned sub-total acoustic tumor removal with silastic sheeting to reduce scarring.

Middle cranial fossa approach to acoustic tumor removal - small tumor exposed from above..

Dr. Kartush's technique of decompression of the facial nerve during acoustic neuroma surgery
can aid in separating the nerve from tumor and relieving pressure from swelling (edema).

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