Hydrocephalus in the patient with acoustic neuroma.

Steenerson, R L; Payne, N · Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Hydrocephalus can occur in conjunction with large acoustic neuromas. Cerebral tentorial herniation and brainstem compression can be a complication of surgical excision. Three cases of hydrocephalus and acoustic neuroma are presented and therapeutic options are discussed. Ventriculoperitoneal shunting 1 to 2 weeks before translabyrinthine or suboccipital excision of acoustic neuroma is recommended.

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