Acoustic neuroma

Author: Li Ling, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: The purpose of writing this book is twofold. First, because acoustic neuroma represents a highly challenging surgical technique in neurosurgery, it can assist young physicians in their learning and progress. Second, this tumor is common and one of the important techniques in micro-neurosurgery. The editors introduce the recent diagnostic and treatment methods for acoustic neuroma, as well as commonly used surgical techniques, with a focus on clinical applicability. They provide an overview of major clinical issues, which will not only benefit clinical applications for neurology and neurosurgery physicians but also serve as a reference for general otoneurosurgeons. The purpose of writing this book is twofold. First, because acoustic neuroma represents a highly challenging surgical technique in neurosurgery, it can assist young physicians in their learning and progress. Second, this tumor is common and one of the important techniques in micro-neurosurgery. If neurosurgeons can overcome the challenges of acoustic neuroma, other microsurgical techniques will also become more manageable. Our acoustic neuroma surgery, under the efforts of three generations of pioneers in neurosurgery, including Professor Zhao Yicheng, has now reached world-class standards. Not only has the surgical mortality rate significantly decreased (0%-2%), but the treatment outcomes have also continuously improved. These achievements can be seen from the history of acoustic neuroma treatment. The editors introduce the recent diagnostic and treatment methods for acoustic neuroma, as well as commonly used surgical techniques, with a focus on clinical applicability. They provide an overview of major clinical issues, which will not only benefit clinical applications for neurology and neurosurgery physicians but also serve as a reference for general otoneurosurgeons.