| Autor: |
Na You, Jiashu Zhang, Ding Zhang, Yue Zhao, Jun Zhang, Bainan Xu |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
Chinese Neurosurgical Journal, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2057-4967 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s41016-024-00363-6 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Tinnitus is very common in patients with vestibular schwannoma (VS). We analyzed the related factors of tinnitus after surgery. Methods One hundred seventy-three patients diagnosed with unilateral VS operated via the retrosigmoid approach were included in the study. All patients underwent relevant examinations and completed the THI scale before surgery and 6 months after surgery. The prognosis of tinnitus was evaluated according to the changes in THI. Results Of the 129 preoperative tinnitus patients, postoperative tinnitus resolved in 12.4%, improved in 29.5%, remained unchanged in 28.6%, and worsened in 29.5%. 18.2% of 44 patients without preoperative tinnitus appeared new-onset tinnitus postoperatively. Thirty-six patients never had tinnitus. Patients with smaller tumor sizes (≤ 3 cm) were more likely to experience preoperative tinnitus. Younger patients and those with serviceable hearing preoperatively were more likely to report their tinnitus unchanged or worsened. A new onset of postoperative tinnitus in the preoperative non-tinnitus group was found in better preoperative hearing function. Conclusions In this study, 70% of patients had persistent tinnitus after vestibular schwannoma resection. The prognosis of tinnitus was influenced by age and preoperative hearing function. Tinnitus is a bothersome symptom and is often underestimated by doctors. Assessment of tinnitus is mandatory during the management of vestibular schwannoma. |
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