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Acoustic Neuroma Surgery

Acoustic Neuroma Surgery This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract Moderator Dr. Francis A. Sooy: The only person on the panel who needs any introduction is Dr. Jerva, who is a neurological surgeon from Chicago. I think that one of the things that this audience would most like to know is how far should we as otologists go in the investigation of patients who complain of a hearing loss, perhaps a very minor hearing loss, perhaps a little unsteadiness. This is one of the questions that bothers me a great deal. I would first like to ask what is your routine investigation of an acoustic neuroma suspect. Dr. Clemis. Dr. Jack D. Clemis: This consists of extensive studies of the cochlear system and the vestibular system, followed by a neurological evaluation, particularly related to the cranial nerves. If we are still suspicious at this time, special audiometric studies are done using a battery of tests which have been well described http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Otolaryngology American Medical Association

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1973 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-9977
DOI
10.1001/archotol.1973.00780010160014
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Abstract

This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract Moderator Dr. Francis A. Sooy: The only person on the panel who needs any introduction is Dr. Jerva, who is a neurological surgeon from Chicago. I think that one of the things that this audience would most like to know is how far should we as otologists go in the investigation of patients who complain of a hearing loss, perhaps a very minor hearing loss, perhaps a little unsteadiness. This is one of the questions that bothers me a great deal. I would first like to ask what is your routine investigation of an acoustic neuroma suspect. Dr. Clemis. Dr. Jack D. Clemis: This consists of extensive studies of the cochlear system and the vestibular system, followed by a neurological evaluation, particularly related to the cranial nerves. If we are still suspicious at this time, special audiometric studies are done using a battery of tests which have been well described

Journal

Archives of OtolaryngologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Feb 1, 1973

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