The long-term outcomes of wait-and-scan and the role of radiotherapy in the management of vestibular schwannomas.

Patnaik, Uma; Prasad, Sampath; Tutar, HAKAN; Giannuzzi, Anna; Russo, Alessandra; Sanna, Mario

doi:10.1097/mao.0000000000000657

The long-term outcomes of wait-and-scan and the role of radiotherapy in the management of vestibular schwannomas.

Patnaik U., Prasad S. C., Tutar H., Giannuzzi A. L., Russo A., Sanna M.

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, cilt.36, sa.4, ss.638-46, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 4
Basım Tarihi: 2015
Doi Numarası: 10.1097/mao.0000000000000657
Dergi Adı: Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.638-46
Anahtar Kelimeler: Long-term, Outcomes, Radiotherapy, Vestibular schwannomas, Wait and scan, GAMMA-KNIFE RADIOSURGERY, FRACTIONATED STEREOTACTIC RADIOTHERAPY, UNILATERAL ACOUSTIC NEUROMAS, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT, FOLLOW-UP, CLINICAL ARTICLE, HEARING PRESERVATION, SINGLE INSTITUTION, NATURAL-HISTORY
Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Objective: To analyze the growth characteristics in patients assigned to wait and scan in vestibular schwannomas (VSs) during long-term follow-up.