Translabyrinthine approach: indications, techniques, and results

Moisés A Arriaga; James Lin

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2011.12.009

Translabyrinthine approach: indications, techniques, and results

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2012 Apr;45(2):399-415, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2011.12.009. Epub 2012 Feb 21.

Authors

Moisés A Arriaga¹, James Lin

Affiliation

¹ LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Hearing and Balance Center, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, 7777 Hennessey Boulevard, Suite 709, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA. marria@lsuhsc.edu

PMID: 22483824
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2011.12.009

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive review of the translabyrinthine surgical approach for vestibular schwannoma. Additionally, it addresses the traditional labyrinthectomy and identifies a time-efficient version. Indications and outcomes of the approach are presented, along with detailed procedural technique from opening incision through closure. Complications and management of complications are discussed in detail, as well as postoperative patient care.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Craniotomy / methods
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Male
Mastoid / surgery
Neuroma, Acoustic / diagnosis
Neuroma, Acoustic / surgery*
Otologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Otologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
Preoperative Care / methods
Risk Assessment
Temporal Bone / surgery
Treatment Outcome
Vestibule, Labyrinth / surgery*