Nervus Intermedius Symptoms following Surgical or Radiation Therapy for Vestibular Schwannoma

Conclusion This study demonstrates the clinical importance of monitoring nervus intermedius symptoms, since a high percentage of all patients undergoing intervention will be symptomatic during management. Patients with motor dysfunction are at a higher risk of developing nervus intermedius sequelae and need close follow-up. Although impairment is common, many symptoms will improve over time with no long-term difference between intervention patients and those under observation.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Otology and Neurotology Source Type: research